Uganda, Feb. 13 -- One person has been killed and 11 others are nursing injuries after being attacked by some machete-wielding gangs in two sub-counties in Kayunga District.

Ms Rosette Sikahwa, the Kayunga District Police Commander, told the media on February 9 that the victims are from Kitimbwa and Busaana sub-counties.

She said a night swoop by the police in the two sub-counties netted some 23 suspected members of the gang, who call themselves B-13.

"The notorious gang had created a lot of fear among the public and their activities had forced residents in Busaana and Kitimbwa sub-counties to lock themselves in as early as 7pm," the DPC said.

"Night movement in the gang-controlled area was no longer possible as the gangsters erected ...