Swift Safaris Bus explosive kills two

President Museveni has confirmed the incident in which a Swift Safaris bus was targeted by an explosive that left two people dead, and many others injured along the Kampala-Masaka highway.

Uganda Police Force bomb squad rushed to the scene and used cameras mounted on top of their truck to see into the bus.

 Police has also confirmed that a suitcase suspected of containing an explosive at Bata Bata, Namasuba opp Front Page Hotel was safely checked, and no explosives were found. Instead, there were men’s clothes in the bag.

President Museveni said the remaining 37 passengers in Swift Safaris bus and the driver are safe after the incident, and asserted that investigations have kicked off.

“The Police are investigating whether the person blown up was the one carrying the bomb or not. Preliminary reports say that the blast was from the seat, and it killed only that person and injured the one who was sitting behind.” He however assured the public that the hunt for the assailants behind the attack is on since clues are “clear and plenty.

The  Monday evening’s incident comes two days after a similar attack at a popular pork joint in Komamboga, a Kampala suburb which left one person dead and three other injured.

According to security, the incident that has been termed as an act of domestic terror saw crude materials including nails and other crude items used in making the improvised explosive.

The explosive according to preliminary investigations was wrapped in a polythene bag which was later placed under a table by three men who disguised as customers.

The explosive went off as soon as the trio left the popular hangout place. A global terrorist group, Islamic State, has since claimed responsibility for the attack, but security has said it is too early to conclude the group behind the attack.

Members of the public have however been asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious persons, activities, and items in places frequented by many people.