20 people have so far been arrested following the death of 42 people in a Friday night attack on Lhubirira Secondary School in Mpondwe, Kasese District by ADF rebels.
37 students were killed in the attack and unconfirmed number abducted.
Uganda Police and other security agencies commenced investigations into the matter and on Monday, Police spokesperson Fred Enanga revealed that 20 people have so far been arrested on suspicion of working with the rebels to attack the school.
Among those arrested include the director and headmaster of the school.
“At least 20 people of suspected ADF collaborators have been arrested but we also have apprehended the head teacher and director of school as part of our inquiries to give us answers to certain questions,” Enanga said.
Education Minister Hon Janet Museveni on Saturday introduced another theory saying there were wrangles in the school with some group claiming ownership.
UPDF Mountain Division Commander, Gen Dick Olumu said rebels had spent two days in the area prior to the attack and could have worked with some villagers.
Mr Enanga added that among 42 deceased people 37 were students, the school watchman and a 96-year-old peasant at a nearby village as the attackers fled the scene.
He noted that 25 bodies have since been examined at Bwera hospital and 23 of these handed over to the immediate family members.
Two bodies have been identified but family members have not yet picked them.
“Of these were also 17 burnt bodies which were all male with burns on their front and backs. One victim had an additional gunshot wound to show that they shot him inside the dormitory before they set it in on fire,” Enanga said.
He noted that six people are still admitted in hospital with injuries.
“These acts by the ADF are barbaric, inhumane and constitute crimes against humanity. As a country we shall continue to stand with each other in the fight against terrorism. No matter how heinous or brutal the attack is or inhumane the methods used, they will not succeed in demolishing our solidarity as a country,”Enanga said.
