UPDF soldier has lost an eye after being attacked by unknown group of people at Bibia Town council in Amuru District while enforcing Presidential directives on night curfew.
The victim was identified as Private Alex Niwanyine who is an escort of Resident District Commisioner, Amuru District.
“He lost his eye when violently attacked in Bibia as he enforced directives to prevent COVID 19. Such incidents emerging including pelting stones at security forces must stop,” Brig Richard Karemire, the army spokesman, tweeted on Sunday.
According to Brig Karemire, the army spokesman, Pte. Alex Niwanyine is receiving treatment in Gulu Hospital.
He added that Col. Mbusi from the 4th Division in Gulu visited the soldier in hospital and cautioned cautioned the public from attacking security officers.
"Our appeal remains the same that please, don't obstruct security forces while on duty. Don't put your fingers in fire because your going to get burnt by doing these silly things" Karemire warned.
One suspect identified by names of Stephen Olibia has been arrested and is still under police custody.
