Kasese Resident District Commissioner, Lt. Joe Walusimbi confirmed the arrest but declined to reveal the identities of the suspects for fearing of jeopardizing investigations. According to Walusimbi, the trio was arrested on May 22 with an assortment of medical supplies destined for DRC.

Kenneth Male Nsereko, the LC I chairperson Seguku Cell 4, says the affected building was sitting in a wetland. He says a number of residents are increasingly building in wetlands, which affects the water flow.

The deceased Kenyan victims who were on their way to Namugongo Martyrs shrine have since been identified as Sarah Adiambo, Godfrey Abaga, Kevinah Akila, and Roselyn Mutunga.

The Rwanda National Police Spokesperson, John Bosco Kabera issued a statement on Saturday evening refuting the Ugandan narrative, saying the shooting occurred at Tabangwe sector in Nyagatare district. He says Rwandan security shot Nkyerengye and Nyesiga when he turned violent and resisted arrest with the help of others people from Uganda who were armed with machetes.

The Kigezi Deputy Region Police Commander, Dan Byaruhanga joined the officers at around 12pm. He and the Rukiga District LC V Chairperson, Alexander Kampikaho and his Vice Chairperson, Jackson Muganiizi calmed down residents who were mobilizing to storm Rwanda and pick cows from farms to slaughter at Nyesiga’s funeral.

Bright Arineitwe, an eye witness says that it all started when a Rwandan soldier crossed to Uganda to arrest unidentified Rwandan trader who was attempting to smuggle second hand clothes into Rwanda using a motorcycle.

Moses Eliau Osega, the Lamwo District Police Commander (DPC) disclosed that several land conflict related cases have been reported and arrests made. Eliau said the land cases are based on inter clan sentiments.