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Charles Okello, an eye witness and causal worker at the dam, says the scuffle started during the search of some casual workers suspected of stealing scrap.
Uganda People's Defense Forces-UPDF has shot dead one person at Karuma power Dam construction site. The deceased has been identified as Ronald Kizito, the security inspector of Karuma power Dam.
Kizito met his death at around 1pm on Monday afternoon during a scuffle between the causal laborers and the army. Charles Okello, an eye witness and causal worker at the dam, says the scuffle started during the search of some casual workers suspected of stealing scrap.
He however, says the suspects ran into a crowd of other casual workers at the main gate who were being screened as they were reporting for duty. According to Okello, this prompted the soldiers to fire in the air to disperse them and hit the deceased killing him instantly.
Julius Hakizza, the Albertine Region Police Spokesperson has confirmed the incident, saying they have commenced investigations.
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The Defense Ministry Spokesperson, Brigadier Richard Kalemire confirmed the incident in a media posted on the UPDF Facebook page.
He explained that Kizito was hit by a stray bullet when UPDF soldiers opened fire in an attempt to apprehend the suspects who were attempting to sneak out with unauthorized construction materials.
He says 20 workers have been arrested in connection to the chaos and locked up at Kiryandogo Police Station to help with police investigations.
"The UPDF commiserates with the family of the deceased and has commenced investigations into this unfortunate incident," reads Kalemire's statement on social media.
Kizito met his death at around 1pm on Monday afternoon during a scuffle between the causal laborers and the army. Charles Okello, an eye witness and causal worker at the dam, says the scuffle started during the search of some casual workers suspected of stealing scrap.
He however, says the suspects ran into a crowd of other casual workers at the main gate who were being screened as they were reporting for duty. According to Okello, this prompted the soldiers to fire in the air to disperse them and hit the deceased killing him instantly.
Julius Hakizza, the Albertine Region Police Spokesperson has confirmed the incident, saying they have commenced investigations.
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The Defense Ministry Spokesperson, Brigadier Richard Kalemire confirmed the incident in a media posted on the UPDF Facebook page.
He explained that Kizito was hit by a stray bullet when UPDF soldiers opened fire in an attempt to apprehend the suspects who were attempting to sneak out with unauthorized construction materials.
He says 20 workers have been arrested in connection to the chaos and locked up at Kiryandogo Police Station to help with police investigations.
"The UPDF commiserates with the family of the deceased and has commenced investigations into this unfortunate incident," reads Kalemire's statement on social media.
