KAMPALA, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Armed cattle rustlers in northeastern Uganda killed five people, including two soldiers and three geologists, police said.
Mike Longole, acting police public relations officer for Mount Moroto region, said in a statement Wednesday that the incident happened on Monday in Moroto District.
"They were on mineral mapping exercise in the above area. The motive of this incident is still a question of investigation," Longole said.
"Joint security forces are committed in ensuring that the perpetrators of this incident are brought to book and two guns added to the wrong hands will be recovered," he added.
Northeastern Uganda, also known as Karamoja, is facing armed cattle rustling or the act of stealing cattle. The Uganda military is currently carrying out a disarmament exercise to stem the practice. ■