Seven people among them five South Sudanese, two Ugandans murdered along the border

Seven fishermen among them five South Sudanese and two Ugandans were killed on Thursday evening after unidentified gunmen said to be from South Sudan invaded Moyo District, the Ugandan press has reported.  

The victims are reported to be residents of Gbari Village in Moyo Sub-County on the Ugandan side.

 The District Internal Security Officer Moses Tumwiine confirmed the shooting and told the Daily Monitor that one fisherman survived the attack, and was undergoing treatment at a health facility in Moyo District.

“It is true we have got the reports of the incident. But already a witness who survived the attack is at our health facility getting treatment. Details can be obtained from him,” he said.

The survivor who sustained injuries on the head has been admitted to Bilbao Health Centre III in Moyo Sub County.

In the latest attack, the security personnel said they were still investigating to ascertaining which armed group attacked the fishermen.

However, we are yet to get more information from the Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County.

[This story has been updated]