By Samuel Ouma
The United Kingdom warned its citizens against visiting Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park following a terror attack that killed three people.
The trio were killed by gunmen on Tuesday, October 17, in the park, which is located in southwestern Uganda. Their safari vehicle was also burnt during the attack.
Ugandan authorities confirmed that the victims included two foreign tourists on honeymoon and their tour guide, a Ugandan.
“We have registered a cowardly terrorist attack on two foreign tourists and a Ugandan in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The three were killed, and their safari vehicle burnt,” said the Uganda Police Force.
In a statement dated October 18, the UK advised its nationals in the East African nation to stay away from the park.
Those currently in the park have been asked to follow the advice of local security authorities and, if possible, vacate the area immediately.
They have also been advised to be watchful, avoid huge crowds and public protests, and keep up to date with local media developments.
The Ugandan police attributed the attack to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a Democratic Republic of Congo-based militia group.
Terrorists recently have been trying to state attacks in Uganda. On September 3, 2023, the Uganda Police Force foiled an attempted IED attack at the Miracle Centre Cathedral in Kampala’s Rubaga Division.
Terrorists also deployed two explosive devices in central Kampala on November 16, 2021, killing four people and wounding 33 more.
