3 rebels killed in Patiko
THREE Lord’s resistance Army rebels were killed when the army attacked their hideout in Patiko sub-county, Aswa county in Gulu district.
By Chris Ochowun
THREE Lord’s resistance Army rebels were killed when the army attacked their hideout in Patiko sub-county, Aswa county in Gulu district.
Army spokesman Lt. Paddy Ankunda said the operation was commanded by the UPDF 11th battalion commander, Lt. Col. Kanyesige.
Three machine-guns with six loaded magazines were recovered from the scene. Ankunda said they would attack all hideouts outside the ceasefire zone.
He said the army also captured one grenade from the rebels who fled in disarray after the attack on their positions in Gulu.
“We are committed to protecting the lives of the war victims and to ensure that they have peaceful Christmas celebration without any disturbance from the rebels,†Ankunda said.
The UPDF fourth division commander, Col. Nathan Mugisha, said they would pursue the rebels.
Recently, the army resumed full-scale offensive operations against rebels in southern Sudan and northern Uganda outside the peace zone .
The army recently seized a war map of the rebels indicating the camps and major roads they intended to attack during this festive season.
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THREE Lord’s resistance Army rebels were killed when the army attacked their hideout in Patiko sub-county, Aswa county in Gulu district.
Army spokesman Lt. Paddy Ankunda said the operation was commanded by the UPDF 11th battalion commander, Lt. Col. Kanyesige.
Three machine-guns with six loaded magazines were recovered from the scene. Ankunda said they would attack all hideouts outside the ceasefire zone.
He said the army also captured one grenade from the rebels who fled in disarray after the attack on their positions in Gulu.
“We are committed to protecting the lives of the war victims and to ensure that they have peaceful Christmas celebration without any disturbance from the rebels,†Ankunda said.
The UPDF fourth division commander, Col. Nathan Mugisha, said they would pursue the rebels.
Recently, the army resumed full-scale offensive operations against rebels in southern Sudan and northern Uganda outside the peace zone .
The army recently seized a war map of the rebels indicating the camps and major roads they intended to attack during this festive season.
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