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Ugandan army says two terrorists killed after explosion in Kampala
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Ugandan police deployed to the scene of an explosion at Munyonyo shrine in Kampala. Courtesy Ugandan police deployed to the scene of an explosion at Munyonyo shrine in Kampala. Courtesy
Ugandan police deployed to the scene of an explosion at Munyonyo shrine in Kampala. Courtesy

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) said two suspected terrorists were killed after an explosion went off on Tuesday, June 3, at the Munyonyo Shrine in the capital Kampala as thousands were gathering for the Ugandan Martyrs Day celebrations.

"A UPDF counter-terrorism unit this morning intercepted and neutralized two armed terrorists in Munyonyo, an upscale city suburb," military spokesperson Col Chris Magezi said in a statement posted on X.

"One of the terrorists, female, was a suicide bomber laden with powerful explosives."

He added that it was an intelligence-led operation and "the security services are on heightened alert to ensure the Martyrs Day celebrations proceed without disruption."

The Inspector General of Uganda Police Force told local media that a number of people were wounded by the explosion.

The UPDF spokesperson urged the public to "remain calm but vigilant and report to the security services any suspicious individuals, objects or activities for immediate attention."