Ibanda District, Uganda —
Security agencies have heightened operations in Ibanda District following a tragic incident in which a police officer was attacked and killed by a mob while carrying out his duties.
According to preliminary reports, the officer had allegedly shot and injured two individuals during an operation before being overpowered by an angry crowd. The circumstances leading to the confrontation are still under investigation.
Police have since launched a manhunt for the two injured individuals, who reportedly fled the scene after the shooting. Security personnel across the district have been deployed to track down the suspects and to prevent further escalation of violence.
Authorities have condemned the mob action, urging the public to allow law enforcement to handle criminal allegations through established legal procedures. Investigations into both the officer’s actions and the mob killing are ongoing.
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