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UPDF Speaks Out On  Moroto Prison Break, Vows To Net All Escaped Prisoners

UPDF Speaks Out On Moroto Prison Break, Vows To Net All Escaped Prisoners

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By Keefa Nuwahereza The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) has finally spoken out about the Prison break at Singila Government Prison in Moroto District that happened on Wednesday, reassuring Ugandans to remain calm because all the escapees will be arrested. A total of 219 prisoners escaped from Singila prisons with guns and fled into Mt. Moroto, prompting a joint force of UPDF, Uganda Prisons Services and Uganda police to pursue them. However, during the pursuit, one of the UPDF soldiers, whose identity is yet to be revealed by the army, was shot  dead by one of the escapees who had fled with guns. UPDF Statement about the Singila Prison break It is said that three escapees were also shot dead by security forces before arresting some of them, while others fled into ...