The police have launched a manhunt for assailants who killed two civilians and later attacked Kyabadaza police station aiding the escape of suspects.
According to the police statement, last evening at around 11 pm, they received a disturbance call from the Kyabadaza LC 3 Chairperson, about two suspected cattle thieves, on two motorcycles, who were on the verge of being lynched by the community, at Kasule Ayanguwa village, Budde Subcounty, in Butambala District.
“A task team immediately responded, rescued the two suspected cattle thieves, and took them into custody at Butambala police station,” said the police.
The police further revealed that moments after, a group of three men on a boda boda motorcycle reached the scene at the village and started asking about what happened.
“They looked suspicious and the community threatened to arrest them, unaware that they were armed with a gun. The suspects drew out their gun and shot at the residents gathered, killing two instantly,” said the police.
The deceased persons have been identified as, Kalyango Ibra and Nsubuga Peter.
The armed assailants are said to have proceeded to Kyabadaza and attacked officers on duty.
“A fire exchange occurred, which enabled the escape of suspects, including the two suspected cattle thieves. Although no officers were injured and no guns were lost, part of the offices got burnt,” said the police.
The police said that the motive of the suspects has not yet been determined.