Maj. Peter Mugisa, the operation Shuja spokesperson, says that the ADF rebels are still active in the Rwenzori sector where they have concentrated their forces in Biangoro, Lusulube, Djembe, Mwalika, Isle, Taliha, Kabu Wabuwa river, and Semuliki confluence.
Thembo Wilson Mbadi, 34, was on Friday arrested while attempting to extort money from unsuspecting applicants who had turned up for the UPDF recruitment exercise at Booma grounds, Kasese Municipality.
Milton Masereka, the Head teacher says that the management of the schools has resolved to set aside a fund to buy mattresses and uniforms for all the affected students.
Edgar Bwambale, a student at the school, says that the light in the dormitories went off and after a short while power returned and they instantly heard a blast followed by smoke.
Zeverio Mugisa, the vice-chairperson of Kabughabugha village in Rukoki Sub-county says that as a result of the vandalism, the power supply to various parts of the area has been disrupted.
The Director Records Brig. Gen. Ceasor Bahwezi said the orientation is aimed at ensuring that proper documentation is prepared early and educating the officers on how to put their retirement benefits to proper use.
The state minister of Micro Finance, Haruna Kasole Kyeyune has directed the MSC to begin mobilising the former royal guards immediately to ensure they are supported.
Information released by David Mugenyi, a resettlement commandant in the Office of the Prime-OPM shows that only 1056 refugees were temporarily resettled at the Bwera Teachers Training College playground by Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Kingdom Spokesperson, John Thawite issued a statement indicating that he spoke to Mumbere, who assured him that he was healthy and fully in charge of the monarchy's activities. In the Lukhonzo statement, Mumbere told the leaders that he was very strong and fit to break even a rock.
Kasese Resident District Commissioner-RDC, Lt. Joe Walusimbi, said that Bwera Teachers Training College has better facilities for such a huge number of people and is easily accessible by relief and government agencies.
Emmanuel Kule Maliba, the LC III Chairperson of Kitholhu sub-county says the number of the asylum seekers could be much higher since some have preferred to stay with their relatives.
Milton Kule Mburara, the Kithoma/Kanyansi Town Council LC III chairperson, says that the asylum seekers started arriving on Monday night and were registered at Kanyansi playground, which is acting as a temporary reception centre.
Gen. Muhanga says that the relationship between the two countries is strong and will jointly work out modalities to ensure the road works are not interrupted by rebel activities.
Ronald Ssekatawa, the commissioner coordinator in charge Rwenzori sub-region noted that the items are meant to help the former abductees recover economically and socially.
The Operation overall Commander, Maj. General Kayanja Muhanga says the additional zonal forces will be essential in providing security for the population that is returning to their homes that have been secured from the ADF.
Amanda Magambo coordinator for Regional peace and security for the project under the Ministry of Internal Affairs-MIA says a joint permanent commission between Uganda and DRC directed cross-border cluster meetings on a quarterly basis to harmonies on community concerns.
The joint force has also captured three suspected ADF members and rescued at least eight children who had been held captive. According to information, the ADF group was intercepted along the Nobili-Mukakati route after killing 16 civilians at Kikura South of Nobili about 17-kilometres from Busunga.