UPDF rescues 80
Dec 19, 2003
THE UPDF has rescued 80 abductees and killed four Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels in recent various battles in Pader district
THE UPDF has rescued 80 abductees and killed four Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels in recent various battles in Pader district, reports Dennis Ojwee.
The 5th Division spokesman, 2nd Lt. Chris Magezi, said the army also captured one rebel fighter in a battle.
He said the army also recovered seven sub-machine gun and 150 bullets from the rebels.
Magezi said 36 of the abductees were rescued from Wii-Dwol in Patongo and five others reported to the Division from other areas.
He said the UPDF did not suffer any casualties.
Magezi said the security situation in the region had improved.
He said with help from the militia groups, the situation would be contained.
The 5th Division spokesman, 2nd Lt. Chris Magezi, said the army also captured one rebel fighter in a battle.
He said the army also recovered seven sub-machine gun and 150 bullets from the rebels.
Magezi said 36 of the abductees were rescued from Wii-Dwol in Patongo and five others reported to the Division from other areas.
He said the UPDF did not suffer any casualties.
Magezi said the security situation in the region had improved.
He said with help from the militia groups, the situation would be contained.