Uganda Governance Monitor
Uganda Governance Monitor
On 1 November 2025 armed assailants, many carrying machetes, attacked Kasese Police Barracks, Rugendabara police post, the Malindi and Kakuka army detachments in Bundibugyo and sites near Canon Apollo Core PTC and Nyakasura School in Fort Portal City. Daily Monitor's tally on 4 November put the toll at 32 killed and about 60 arrested; the UPDF said on 5 November that 41 attackers had been killed and 90 arrested. Local reports also record six police officers injured in Kasese and one person injured in Bundibugyo.
A national event, not tied to one district.
Disputed: Daily Monitor's overall tally is 32 killed and 60 arrested; the UPDF reports 41 attackers killed and 90 arrested.
32 killed · 7 injured · 60 arrested or detained
The sources differ: 32 to 41 killed · 60 to 90 arrested or detained.
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