One person has been killed after unidentified gunmen attacked Mucha Lodge in Uganda's Kisoro District, near the border with the Democratic Republic of...
One person has been killed after unidentified gunmen attacked Mucha Lodge in Uganda's Kisoro District, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fresh concerns over security in the border region.The attack occurred when armed assailants stormed the lodge, prompting security personnel at the facility to return fire.One visitor was killed during the exchange of gunfire, according to initial reports. The identity of the deceased and whether any other people were injured had not been established at the time of publication.The circumstances surrounding the attack, including the gunmen's identities and possible motive, remain unclear.The incident has heightened security concerns in Kisoro, a district located near the borders of DR Congo and Rwanda, where cross-border insecurity remains a concern.Security authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and establish whether the attackers crossed from a neighbouring country or were operating within Uganda.The attack underscores continuing concerns about the safety of residents, visitors and businesses in border communities.
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