Police Chief Abas Byakagaba told worshippers at Munyonyo Basilica to stay alert after soldiers stopped a suicide bomber Tuesday morning. The woman carried explosives and tried to enter the church during Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. Counter-terrorism forces shot her before she reached the building. Her suicide vest exploded and made a loud noise that scared people inside the church. A motorcycle taxi driver died with her when the bomb went off.
Byakagaba said no other people got hurt during the attack. He asked pilgrims to watch their surroundings but continue celebrating the religious holiday. Security forces control the area around the blast site and investigate what happened. Body parts from both attackers remain scattered near the destroyed motorcycle. The explosion created panic among worshippers but caused no other casualties.
The female bomber was related to another terrorist who attacked Kampala Central Police Station during 2021 bombings. Her father had killed himself and many others during those coordinated strikes across the capital city. Officials confirmed the family connection between the two suicide bombers. Those earlier attacks left dozens dead and injured many more people around Kampala.
Byakagaba said no other people got hurt during the attack. He asked pilgrims to watch their surroundings but continue celebrating the religious holiday. Security forces control the area around the blast site and investigate what happened. Body parts from both attackers remain scattered near the destroyed motorcycle. The explosion created panic among worshippers but caused no other casualties.
The female bomber was related to another terrorist who attacked Kampala Central Police Station during 2021 bombings. Her father had killed himself and many others during those coordinated strikes across the capital city. Officials confirmed the family connection between the two suicide bombers. Those earlier attacks left dozens dead and injured many more people around Kampala.
