By Weswa Ronnie
BUKWO
Police in Bukwo District have instituted investigations into the shooting of one Kiplangat Protas by suspected Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) rangers.
The incident occurred on 28th October 2026 at about 4:30 p.m. at Kapsiyoy Village, Cheptoror Parish, Kapsarur Sub-county in Bukwo District.
According to SP Chesang Fredmark, the Public Relations Officer for Sipi Region, the matter was first reported to Kapsarur Sub-county Police Station under SD 10/28/10/2026 by one Chere Dismas, and thereafter the case file was forwarded to Bukwo Central Police Station for further management under CRB 477/2026.
He says It is alleged that the deceased had taken his herd of cattle to Mt. Elgon National Park, a restricted and protected area, when he met his death. The circumstances surrounding his death are now being investigated by the police.
Police say that when officers responded to the scene, they were attacked by an angry mob who threw stones at police motor vehicle registration number UP 7659, damaging its windscreen and injuring police officers, including the police driver.
The community had also tampered with the scene by removing the body and carrying it to the RDC’s office. Police disarmed them from carrying the body and it was taken to Bukwo General Hospital mortuary for postmortem.Police have cautioned the public against attacking armed police officers while responding to crime scenes, saying it may lead to further fatalities if officers retaliate.
The public has also been cautioned against interfering with crime scenes as this may lead to contamination and destruction of valuable evidence.Police have assured the public that the perpetrators will be brought to book and justice will be served.
