Rebels Attack Army Barracks in Kampala

{{Uganda is in a state of panic after suspected heavily armed rebels on Monday morning attacked an army barracks located at Mbuya a suburb in Uganda’s Capital Kampala. }}

Some Sources have linked that attack to Ugandan rebels based in the DRC which have been reportedly planning attacks in Uganda.

State media reported 4 of the suspected attackers have been arrested, one killed as Ugandan soldiers pursued them. Others are said to be on the run.

Its alleged they intended to loot an armoury at the Barracks but were repulsed.

This is the first time since 1986 when Gen. Yoweri Museveni captured power that a military Barracks has been attacked.

The exact numbers of the attackers have not yet been established but are said to be more than 50 armed men.

Uganda’s Army spokesperson Col. Felix Kulaigye has called for a press conference . Below is his statement at the Press conference.

………………………………..

{Today Monday March 04, 2013 in the early morning hours at Lower Mbuya UPDF Barracks, a group of thugs attempted to snatch an assault rifle from one of the sentries, to the North East of the Barracks.

Our ever alert troops reacted in time killing one and arrested another. The rest simply fled in disarray.

Police later retrieved the corpse. The intention of these thugs is not yet clear but Police and other Security agencies are carrying out investigations to establish their motive.

The public will be informed of the outcome of the investigations as soon as they are concluded.

Anyone with information in this regard is encouraged to share it with the UPDF; it will be treated with utmost confidence.

The public is asked to remain calm.

UPDF, as usual will do whatever it takes to ensure the prevailing peace is not disturbed.}