• May 17, 2026

UPDF OFFICER BRUTALLY MURDERED IN IBANDA

 UPDF OFFICER BRUTALLY MURDERED IN IBANDA

Police in Ibanda District have launched investigations into the brutal murder of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer whose body was discovered dumped in a trench on Monday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Sergeant Michael Anguru, a native of Katakwi District, who was attached to Kanyarugiri Army Barracks in Kanyarugiri Town Council, Ibanda District.

Confirming the incident, Maj. Kiconco Tabaro, the UPDF 2nd Infantry Division spokesperson, said the army is working closely with police to unravel the circumstances surrounding Anguru’s death.

According to preliminary investigations, Sgt. Anguru was last seen around midday 𝚘𝚗 𝚂𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚢 with a colleague in what appeared to be a routine engagement.

NEWS ROOM

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