More ADF rebels killed, prisoners moved

The army killed 14 rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) following an attack on Butogo displaced people’s camp in Bundibugyo district earlier this week, the semi-official ‘New Vision’ reported. Three people were killed and three others injured in the rebel attack. The paper said the army “responded quickly” and was still pursuing some of the rebels. The ‘New Vision’ on Thursday also reported that some 200 prisoners of Katojo jail in Fort Portal had been transferred to Kampala’s maximum security Luzira prison “to ensure their safety”. The newspaper noted that the transfer was effected to safeguard Katojo against further ADF attacks. Late last year, about 200 rebels attacked the prison and abducted 365 inmates. Meanwhile, Ugandan Interior Minister Edward Rugumayo has said rebels currently under detention will also be covered by the country’s amnesty act, but they must first renounce their rebel activities. The ‘New Vision’ quoted him as saying they must also apply for an amnesty before the director of public prosecution could drop the charges against them.