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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>A Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) soldier from the 5th Battalion Rusese, is under investigation following after he shot and injured a Congolese national in Kisolholho Village, Karambi Sub County in Kasese District.<\/p>\n

The victim was allegedly shot when he crossed into Uganda through a porous border.<\/p>\n

The Kasese Deputy Resident District Commissioner, responsible for Bukonzo County, Lt Maate Magwara, confirmed this incident on Monday saying UPDF soldier had been arrested and is currently in police custody.<\/p>\n

The victim has been identified as Majwar Muhindo Kibwana, a 26-year-old originally from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).<\/p>\n

Kibwana has reportedly been crossing the border frequently due to the shared ethnicity of the communities on both sides of the Uganda-DR Congo border and has been working as a casual labourer on the Ugandan side at the Mpondwe customs in Bwera, where he loads and offloads items from vehicles.<\/p>\n

“You know the [ethnic] community is the same both in Uganda and the DR Congo, so there is frequent cross-border movement. However, this one [Kibwana] crossed at an unauthorized point, and when he saw the soldier he ran away,” Mr Magwara said.<\/p>\n

Lt Magwara explained that when the UPDF soldier encountered Kibwana crossing at an unauthorized point, he attempted to flee which prompted his pursuit and was eventually shot on the hip.<\/p>\n

Lt Magwara, however, questioned why the soldier used such excessive force when he could have apprehended Kibwana peacefully, especially since he had located him at a residence.<\/p>\n

Kibwana is currently admitted at Kagando Hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.<\/p>\n

“When approached by a security officer, it’s crucial to comply and cooperate. This is not the right time to send signals that could be misconstrued by our security personnel. I also urge all residents of Kasese to maintain vigilance and promptly report any suspicious individuals in our villages,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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