One dead, dozens injured as introduction ceremony turns violent

At least one person has been confirmed dead following an assault attack in Oguruku cell, Enyio ward, Inde Town Council, Madi Okollo District.

The deceased has been identified as Arnold Angundru, a 25-year-old resident of Parandra cell.

The incident reportedly occurred Saturday morning around 1:00 AM during a disco at an introduction marriage ceremony.

According to the police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, on Sunday afternoon, retaliating to the attack at the ceremony, a group of youths from Parandra cell attacked Oguruku cell, setting fire to over 300 houses and injuring others.

The attackers claimed that the residents of Oguruku cell were responsible for the assault that led to the death of one of their own and the injuries of several others.

Police confirmed that the violence left a total of 19 people injured, including seven from Parandra cell and 12 from Oguruku cell.

"Police intervened, and numerous residents of Oguruku cell fled for their lives, while victims were admitted to various health centres." Kituuma stated.

Following the incident, the police spokesperson urged the population to refrain from engaging in mob justice.