KANUNGU: P7 Pupils kidnapped near Congo border, Captors demand USD3000 ransom

By Francis Otucu

Security agencies have started a hunt for armed kidnappers of Dan Tweheyo, 16, and Ronald Niwagaba, 18, all primary seven pupils of Rukarara Primary School in Kanyantorogo sub-county, Kanungu district.

The victims, kidnapped by two gunmen were harvesting matooke from their uncle’s garden.

Impeccable sources say the kidnapped were part of a group of eight children who were working in the banana plantation but others were left to go.

“They were harvesting matoke from their uncle’s banana plantation when two gunmen approached. One was putting on army uniform and armed with a gun. The one was in a civilian, armed with a panga. However, they released six of the eight they had rounded up,” a source revealed.

Regional Police spokesperson Elly Maate declined to comment on the matter.

This news site has however learnt that the kidnappers have called the duo’s father, Enoth Mirimo demanding USD 3000 ransom.

“The kidnappers are using mobile number 0777403409 to call the parents of their victim,” a highly placed source said.

The matter is being handled Vide CRR 078/2019 of Kihihi.

This however comes barely a month when gunmen kidnapped an American Tourist Kimberley Sue and her guide, Jean Paul Mirenge near Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda.