The statement did not specify the foreign partner that conducted the airstrike, but often, U.S Africa Command drones carry out attacks on Somali militant targets.

He also caused injuries to his biological brother identified as Godfrey MukhoolI, who is currently fighting for his life at Bugiri General Hospital.

The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has fired Sheikh Abdul-Aziz Hussein, the Northern Region Assistant to the Mufti for alleged incompetence.

Two journalists who were detained early this month in Jinja for their alleged involvement in the murder of a local businessman, Shaban Malore have been granted bail.