In a statement issued by Fred Enanga the Spokesperson of the Police Force, the IGP Okoth has condemned what he called the senseless act of violent attack against policemen.
Ignatius Otong, the Savanah Regional Police Commander has identified the deceased as Police Constable Ronald Busingye while his injured colleague is constable Joseph Twinamatsiko.
Abisafu Kawuma, an eyewitness explains that the incident occurred at around 12:30 pm when two men armed with machetes attacked the policemen at the checkup point and stabbed them.