Tragedy struck the Lhubirira secondary school in Mpondwe last night as a terrorist attack by the ADF rebels left 25 people dead and 8 critically injured. The attack took place around 2 kilometers from the DRC border, and a dormitory was burnt while a food store was looted.
The UPDF and the police have launched a hot pursuit of the rebels, who are believed to have fled towards the Virunga national park. Authorities have yet to release any details regarding the motives behind the attack or the identities of those involved.
Police have confirmed that the bodies of the deceased have been transferred to the Bwera Hospital, while the critically injured victims are currently receiving medical treatment at the same facility.
“Last night, we registered a terrorist attack by the ADF rebels, on Lhubirira secondary school, in Mpondwe, that is located about 2 kms, from the DRC border. A dormitory was burnt and a food store looted. So far 25 bodies have been recovered from the school and transferred to Bwera Hospital. Also recovered are 8 victims, who remain in critical condition at Bwera Hospital. A hot pursuit by the UPDF and the police is ongoing, towards Virunga national park. We do offer our deepest condolences to the families of those who have been killed, and offer our prayers and thoughts to those who have been wounded. More details will be availed in due course.” Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has said.
This is not the first time gunmen have attacked schools in the area. On June 8, 1998, ADF rebels attacked Kichwamba Technical Institute where they killed 80 students, left others injured and several abducted.
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