Kampala, Uganda – (African Boulevard News) – A suspected rebel attack on a school near the Congo border has left at least 41 people dead, Ugandan police said in a statement on Saturday. The attack was carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), according to the police.
The attack occurred on Friday night at a boarding school in Kasese, a district in western Uganda. According to the police, the attackers stormed the school and opened fire on students and teachers, killing 41 and injuring several others.
“This is a horrific attack on innocent children and teachers,” said police spokesperson Fred Enanga. “We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and assure them that we will do everything in our power to bring those responsible to justice.”
The ADF, a rebel group based in neighboring Congo, has been operating in the region for years. The group has been accused of a number of attacks on civilians, including massacres and kidnappings.
Uganda has been battling the ADF for years, with the country’s military launching a series of operations against the group. The rebels have been pushed back into Congo, but the group has continued to launch attacks on Ugandan soil.
The attack on the school has been described as one of the deadliest in recent years. It has sparked outrage and condemnation from politicians, human rights groups, and the international community.
“The killing of innocent children and teachers is a heinous crime that must be condemned by all,” said Oryem Nyeko, Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch. “The government must act decisively to bring those responsible to justice and prevent future attacks.”
The government has vowed to take action against the ADF and other rebel groups operating in the region. President Yoweri Museveni has ordered an investigation into the attack and has called for increased security measures in the area.
“We will not rest until these criminals are brought to justice,” Museveni said in a statement. “We will do everything in our power to ensure that our children are safe and secure.”
The attack on the school has sent shockwaves throughout Uganda and the surrounding region. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by rebel groups in the area, and the need for continued efforts to counter them.
