The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has condemned what he termed as evil, the shooting of civilians by a UPDF soldier in Agago.

Private Ameny Bonny, who shot dead three civilians and injured two others on Monday in Ngora East village, Ngora parish, Paimol sub-county, Agago district.

During the send off of the victims, the 5th infantry division commander, Brig Keith Katungi delivered Gen Muhoozi's condolence message in which he expressed sympathy with the bereaved families.

"I thank locals for their support and cooperation in this situation. As UPDF we mourn together and condemn the unprofessional act by this errant UPDF soldier. The action of that evil shooter who took away lives of innocent citizens doesn't represent the character of and conduct of the UPDF," Gen Muhoozi said.

" The UPDF draws strength from the people and cant deliberately shoot and kill the people they are meant to protect."

The Chief of Defence Forces assured locals that the hunt for the suspect is still on and that on arrest, the General Court Martial shall convene at the scene of crime to dispense justice "in your presence."

"The UPDF shall continue to respect and count on Ugandans and in any case it is because of Ugandans that UPDF exists."

He said that in addition to covering all burial expenses and treating the injured, the UPDF will contribute a shs5 million cash to each family that lost a loved one and shs3 million to each family whose loved one was injured during the shooting.