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The explosive device is suspected to have been left behind during the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency
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Lamwo
A tragic incident unfolded yesterday at around 1600 hours in Nimu Village, Pawo West Parish, Lukungu Sub-County, Lamwo District, when a civilian lost her life after an unexploded ordnance (UXO) detonated. The explosive device is suspected to have been left behind during the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency.
The deceased, identified as Mrs. Ayao Esther, 47, was tending to her garden when the ordnance exploded, killing her instantly. Her body has been taken to Lamwo Health Centre for a postmortem examination.
Major General Keith Katungi, the 5 Division Commander, extended his condolences to the bereaved family and urged residents to exercise caution. He emphasized the importance of vigilance, advising the public to immediately report any suspicious objects resembling ordnance to security forces to prevent further tragedies.
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the people of Uganda and their property, urging communities to work closely with security forces in identifying and safely disposing of any unexploded remnants of war.
