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According to Fred Enanga, a dormitory was burnt and a food store was looted. So far 25 bodies have been recovered from the school and transferred to Bwera Hospital.
Eight victims remain in critical condition at Bwera Hospital. A hot pursuit by the UPDF and Uganda Police Force is ongoing, towards Virunga National Park.
Here is the full police statement;
“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.
SCP ENANGA FRED POLICE SPOKESPERSON
17.06.2023,”
