The First Lady and Minjster for Education, Janet Museveni, has condemned the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attack on Lhubiria Secondary School in Karambi sub county, Kasese District.
Mrs. Museveni says that justice will prevail.
According to the minister, 37 students were killed in the Friday night terror attack.
The minister says government security forces have taken up the matter and government is in charge.
The minister made the remarks on Saturday evening while addressing journalists at State House Nakasero.
The minister asked Ugandans of good will to pray for the families and the community.
“On behalf of the government of Uganda and on my own behalf,, I express sincere condolences and deeper sympathies to the bereaved families, the students and fge staff of the school on this terrible tragedy” she said.
The First Lady asked parents in all other parts of Uganda not to panic.
She assured them that their children in school shall remain safe.
She also assured the country that the culprits of the attack will he captured.
The First Lady dispatched a team of ministry officials led by Hon. Muyingo, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports, and the Commissioner for Private Schools to assess the situation.
“With the President’s assistance, we are providing support for the bereaved families during this trying time. We call upon everyone to offer prayers for the affected families and community, while also urging vigilance to uphold the safety of our children in schools,” said the First Lady.
Mrs Museveni asked the media to report responsibly, considering the ongoing grief, and providing comfort and hope.
