Brig Gen David Mugisha the second in command of the 3rd infantry division apologized for the incident and the miscommunication from their public relations officer and also condemned the act of the errant officers who participated in the murder. Mugisha disclosed that the five soldiers who were involved in this act have been arrested to face court-martial on murder charges.
The affected residents are from the village of Ngobye in Buraru parish in Buraru sub county. They are feuding with Neko Isingoma,a prominent businessman in Hoima town over a piece of land measuring about 100 acres in the same area.
The day and night presence of soldiers, according to Maj Kabona, is intended to prevent looming anarchy. Maj Kabona explains that for them as security operatives they are aware of the impending security threats.