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By Bondry Kilenga

Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldier attached to Loptuk detachment under 3rd Infantry, Division Moroto, has shot dead his girlfriend under unclear circumstances.

Maj. Isaac Oware, the 3rd infantry division spokesperson, has identified the soldier as Private Wolfensohn and the deceased as Berinda Chebet.

He says that the incident reportedly happened on Wednesday at around 6:00 PM.

According to Maj. Oware, the deceased succumbed to her bullet wounds on the way to the hospital for treatment.

He adds that the suspected later turned the gun on himself but didn’t die and is currently receiving treatment at Moroto regional referral hospital.

Maj. Oware, condemned the incident, noting that investigations into the tragic incident are ongoing.

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