Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) learnt of the nasty and regrettable incident in which a soldier Private Amenoy Bonny of 01 commando battalion, of SFC shot dead three innocent civilians and injured two in Agago district.
The gruesome incident happened on 20 October 24 at around midnight in Ngora East village, Ngora Parish , Paimol Sub county, Agago North county in Agago district.
Preliminary information indicates that Pte Amenoy Bonny, 45 years hails from Ocini-Kamudini , Ocini Parish , Kamudini Sub county in Oyam district. It is alleged that he had misunderstandings with his wife one Angom Betty who escaped from him. It’s further alleged that he went on a shooting rampage as he was looking for the man who could have taken her.
The particulars of the dead person’s are identified as Apiyo Sunday, 21yrs, Akidi Santino 47 and Ajalo Florence 16 yrs all of the above address. The dead bodies were taken to Dr.Amberossoli Memorial Hospital Kalongo for postmortem.
While the injured are Kidega Charles Kumakech, 47 and Apiyo Janet 20 who were evacuated to Dr Amberossoli Memorial Hospital Kalongo for further management.
The UPDF leadership in the region regrets and condemns such an incident of misconduct and remains committed to pursuing the soldier who is still at large for prosecution at the scene of crime.
Joint investigation by UPDF and sister security agencies are underway.
Capt Edrin Mawanda
Public Information Officer
5 Infantry Division -UPDF.
21 OCT 2024