Uganda, Nov. 25 -- Security personnel in Kikuube District are investigating circumstances under which a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDP) soldier lost his gun in Bugoma Central Forest Reserve.

Pt. Wycliffe Musibira attached to UPDF's 13th Battalion in Kikuube had been deployed to guard Bugoma central forest reserve but returned with no gun. The incident happened on Wednesday night near Nyairongo village in Kabwoya sub-county.

It is alleged that the officer was ambushed by unknown men while in the forest reserve who hacked on the hand before taking off with his gun.

Capt Geoffrey Sunday, the Masinid Artillery Division Spokesperson confirmed the incident saying the soldier has been arrested to help them with investigations.

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