Military personnel killed Christian Asuman Muganzi during a Tuesday afternoon raid at his spiritual compound in Kakuka Parish after authorities identified him as the coordinator behind attacks on government installations across the Rwenzori region. Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kaliruga Albert said forces cornered Muganzi at 12:30 p.m. when he refused to surrender at the site where he had been sheltering.
Intelligence assessments describe how the traditional healer from Sindila Sub-county converted his practice into a training center where he gathered recruits from Bundibugyo and Kagadi under false renovation claims. Muganzi conducted ceremonies and distributed protective objects meant to prepare followers for battle. On Friday, November 1, he sent the armed group to strike Malindi and Kakukha military positions using firearms, machetes and slingshots. Attackers killed Private Samuel Kwesiga and his spouse Annitah Nayebare at Malindi while wounding Private Erias Twongyirwe before setting buildings ablaze. Defense forces responded rapidly and killed two assailants while capturing others. Authorities recovered ceremonial items and herbs from the sealed compound. Nine detainees remain at Bundibugyo Central Police Station with additional suspects moved to Fort Portal. Observers compare his organization to the Kirumira Mutima group connected to the 2016 violence in Kasese.
Intelligence assessments describe how the traditional healer from Sindila Sub-county converted his practice into a training center where he gathered recruits from Bundibugyo and Kagadi under false renovation claims. Muganzi conducted ceremonies and distributed protective objects meant to prepare followers for battle. On Friday, November 1, he sent the armed group to strike Malindi and Kakukha military positions using firearms, machetes and slingshots. Attackers killed Private Samuel Kwesiga and his spouse Annitah Nayebare at Malindi while wounding Private Erias Twongyirwe before setting buildings ablaze. Defense forces responded rapidly and killed two assailants while capturing others. Authorities recovered ceremonial items and herbs from the sealed compound. Nine detainees remain at Bundibugyo Central Police Station with additional suspects moved to Fort Portal. Observers compare his organization to the Kirumira Mutima group connected to the 2016 violence in Kasese.
