3 killed in suspected "LRA" rebel attack
By Colombus Ono

Jan 10, 2005

GULU- Three passengers were killed and several others suffered bullet injuries when a vehicle they were traveling in was ambushed by suspected "LRA rebels" in Gulu district on Friday.

The ambush took place at Labworomor village in Palaro sub-county, about 40 kilometers north of Gulu town
The pick-up truck, number UXV 203 was moving from Labworomor trading centre to Gulu town when it was attacked at about 10:00 am.

Among the injured persons was the driver, only identified as Lowala, who suffered bullet wounds on the back.

One of the dead was identified as Christine Oyella, a resident of Kolo quarters in Layibi division in Gulu municipality.

Her body was taken to Lugore centre. The other two bodies, whose identity could not be established easily, were transported to Palaro sub county headquarters.

Some of the injured passengers were taken to Gulu Referral Hospital while others were taken to Lacor Hospital.

The Regional Army spokesman, Lt. Paddy Ankunda, said the victims were civilians returning to Gulu town.
He said the UPDF was pursuing them.


� 2005 The Monitor Publications.


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