Army killing civilians, Acholi MPs claim
By Mary Karugaba and
Emmanuel Mulondo
THREE MPs from Acholi region have accused the army of killing and arresting innocent civilians.
Odonga Otto (Aruu), Prof. Morris Latigo (Agago) and Reagan Okumu (Aswa) told journalists at Parliament yesterday that government fanctioaries were using the army and former LRA fighters to brutalise opposition politicians.
Army spokesman Shaban Bantariza, however, said the MPs� allegation were criminal and asked them to go to court.
Okumu said the army killed Owiny P. Oneka of Paduny parish in Awach sub-county, Nyeko Batulumayo, Vincent Ayella from Awach, Richard Kidega of Olel Primary School, David Nyeko of Awach Camp One Ave, Binoni Odongo of Pagik and Onuna between February 9 and March 5.
He said a week ago, Orach Otim was arrested from Pabbo camp and taken to Gulu Military Barracks where he was promised to be released if he joined the Movement.
Okumu pointed out over 10 incidence
s in
which he said the victims were killed, detained or threatened by soldiers from the 11th battalion.
Otto threatened to sue former rebel commanders Brig. Kenneth Banya and Okwonga Alero �for maligning me.�
Published on: Friday, 11th March, 2005
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