Ugandans were shocked and saddened by the news of a brutal attack on Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese district on Friday morning. The attack, which was carried out by suspected ADF rebels, left about 40 students dead, 8 injured and an unknown number kidnapped.
Security forces have detained 20 people in connection with the attack, including the Headmaster and Director of the school. They are suspected to have aided and abetted the ADF rebels, who reportedly spent two days in the area before launching the attack.
The UPDF Mountain Division Commander, Gen Dick Olum, said that the rebels could have received assistance from some of the locals.
The ADF rebels have also posted gruesome videos on social media, showing them slaughtering young boys who are believed to be some of the abducted students. The videos have caused outrage and grief among the public and the authorities.
The Education Minister and First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni, addressed the media on Saturday and said that the school could have been targeted by people hired by rivals who claim ownership of the school. She condemned the attack and called for justice for the victims.
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