The LCI Chairperson Thomas Abeju Oluka says the eviction that commenced on Tuesday follows a three day ultimatum issued last week by the school administrator to the flood victims to immediately vacate the school premises and compounds.
NEMA attributes the problems to the high levels of urbanization and lack of adequate sensitisation and equipment for the technical teams to address the challenges.
Fredmark Chesang, the Sipi Region Police Spokesperson has regretted the incident, saying the deceased’s body has been handed over to Bukwo Health Center Iv for postmortem while his brother has been moved to Kumi Orthopedic hospital for further management.
Deputy Prime Minister General Moses Ali, the National Forestry Authority (NFA), Adjumani district leaders have been alarmed by the United Nations' move to remove over three square miles (2000 acres) of natural forest and create a commercial farm for refugees in northern Uganda.
