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Uganda Under Attack …Two Explosions Reported Near Parliament, Central Police Station In Kampala.
Two explosions have been reported in the neighboring country Uganda killing one person and others injured.
The explosion happened at a bar on Saturday night, killing a 20-year-old waitress and scattering panicked revelers on to the street outside.
Uganda Under Attack …Two Explosions Reported Near Parliament, Central Police Station In Kampala. Photo Courtesy
Three suspected bombers disguised themselves as customers before planting the explosives under a table, police say.
The Islamic State group (IS) later said it was behind the attack.
The explosion comes one week after the UK government issued an alert about terrorism in Uganda.
It warned British citizens in the East African country – where attacks of this kind are rare – that “terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks”. It advised them to be vigilant at public places, including restaurants and bars.
A report by the Daily Monitor indicates that one of the bombings happened at Kooki towers, opposite Central Police Station in Kampala while the other occurred near Parliament.
Photos shared on social media showed several cars burning along Parliamentary Avenue.
Uganda Under Attack …Two Explosions Reported Near Parliament, Central Police Station In Kampala. Photo Courtesy
Police have already cordoned off the affected area as rescue efforts continue.
More to follow.
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