Uganda, May 13 -- A man suspected to be a commander of the rebel group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) has confessed to commanding the killing of two tourists and their guide in October 2023.

The accused, Abdul Rashid Kyoto, alias Njovu alias Tembo, has been committed to the High Court for trial at the next convenient session after investigations into the accusations against him were completed.

Kyoto on Monday appeared before Nakawa Chief Magistrate's court, presided over by Mr Erias Kakooza, on charges of killing David James Barlow, his wife Ceyer Emmarentia Cecilia, and their tour guide, Eric Alyai, on October 17, 2023.

According to the state, after Kyoto's arrest, he received medical attention for his injury, and during his interview...