The Uganda Peoples’ Defense Force (UPDF) is investigating circumstances under which one of their soldiers in Kitgum district shot his wife dead and later turned the gun on himself.
Deputy defense spokesperson, Col. Deo Akiiki says the incident happened at about 10:00 am yesterday at Kurukuba Dettac in Madiope sub-county in Kitgum district.Akiiki has identified the soldier as Henry Odwani and his wife as Grace.
UPDF has meanwhile advised soldiers to always seek counseling services whenever they need them.
