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One person has been confirmed dead after a military helicopter crashed in Kabarole district.

The helicopter crashed on Tuesday at 2:30 pm in Nyamisingiri village, Bwanika parish Kichwamba sub-county.

The helicopter was headed to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after taking off from Ssaka airfield. According to eyewitnesses, before it crashed, the helicopter hit the roof of two houses before going into flames.

Jack Magezi, the LC III chairperson of Kichwamba sub-county said that the helicopter crashed into the house of a resident only identified as Mukidi, killing him instantly.

Maj Naboth Mugisha, spokesperson of the UPDF Air Force said that the incident was purely an accident. He however declined to divulge information about the occupants of the helicopter.

Our reporter in Kabarole says that UPDF soldiers have cordoned off the scene of the crash to prevent on-lookers from getting to it.

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Notorious warrior bows to pressure, surrenders gun

Paul Longoli admitted to orchestrating attacks in Karenga, Kotido and Kaabong districts.

He also revealed that he had shared the firearm with colleagues from Kaabong district who were still evading capture. A significant development unfolded in Karenga district as a notorious Karimojong warrior, notorious for sowing terror in North Karamoja, made the decision to surrender his illegal firearm to security forces.

Paul Longoli, hailing from Lolelia village in Kaabong district, had long held a menacing reputation among the most infamous warriors responsible for instability in North Karamoja.

Longoli candidly confessed to orchestrating attacks in Karenga, Kotido and Kaabong districts. He also revealed that he had shared the firearm with colleagues who were still evading capture, all originating from Kaabong district. His narrative unveiled the challenges of a life spent in the wilderness, separated from his family due to the relentless pressure exerted by security forces.

“I could no longer withstand the mounting pressure, which prompted my decision to surrender my weapon. This choice allows me to lead a peaceful life and potentially access government programs,” Longoli explained.

Maj Gen Don Nabasa, the UPDF 3rd Division commander, applauded Longoli for his positive response to the president’s amnesty call. Nabasa encouraged others who remained in hiding to emulate Longoli’s example and relinquish their firearms.

He reassured them that they would not face prosecution upon surrender. Nabasa acknowledged the prolonged efforts of the military in pursuing Longoli and his associate Isa Apalomal, who was still on the run, expressing optimism that Longoli’s surrender would serve as an incentive for others to return home.

Furthermore, Nabasa assured Longoli of his freedom and eligibility for government programs designed to benefit the Karacuna community.

“Longoli’s surrender also rekindles hope among the residents of Karenga, who had endured a surge in attacks on both locals and security personnel between October and November,” Nabasa affirmed.

Despite the district security committee issuing a two-week ultimatum in November for armed warriors to surrender their firearms, no weapons were voluntarily turned in. The lack of compliance prompted intensified security operations against these criminals, given the deteriorating security situation in the region.

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West Nile dioceses move to revamp ecumenism

Rev. Father Pius Yobuta, the priest of Christ the King Arua parish and the dean of Ediofe Deanery, has articulated that the initiative to rejuvenate ecumenism between the two dioceses will significantly contribute to fostering peaceful coexistence and stronger relationships among Christians.

The Arua Catholic diocese and the Anglican diocese of Madi West Nile have embarked on a move to revive ecumenism in a bid to foster Christian unity. Ecumenism requires Christians of different denominations to work together for the common good.

The ecumenism movement within the two dioceses was prominent during the late 90s and early 2000s but collapsed following the appointment and election of new bishops for the Arua Catholic diocese and Madi and West Nile dioceses in 2008 and 2016 respectively.

The decision to revive the movement came after Christ the King Arua Catholic parish held a joint ecumenical Christmas carol at Emmanuel Cathedral Mvara, the headquarters of Madi and West Nile diocese, recently.

Rev. Father Pius Yobuta, the priest of Christ the King Arua Parish who is also the dean of Ediofe Deanery, explained that the move to revive ecumenism between the two dioceses will go a long way in promoting peaceful coexistence and relationship among the Christians.

Rev Fr. Dr. Robert Wadri Aluma, a lecturer at Ggaba Major Seminary, called upon churches to make ecumenism practical to fostering peaceful coexistence, unity, and development among Christians in the West Nile subregion.

He cautioned the religious leaders to desist from quarreling about the practice of religion and, rather, focus on promoting peaceful coexistence.

Bishop Charles Collins Andaku of Madi and West Nile diocese commended his counterpart Rt. Rev Sabino Ochan Odoki of Arua diocese for endorsing the ecumenical partnership. Bishop Andaku pledged to extend the ecumenical engagement to other churches within the diocese.