Six armed cattle rustlers from Karamoja have been killed by the Anti Stock Theft Police following an attack in which one- Okiror Faustine, 70, a resident of Aturai village, Airabet parish, Okunguru Sub County in Kapelebyong District was wounded by the armed warriors.
The incident happened on the 6th/01/2021 at around 1930hrs.
A joint security team comprising of ASTU and LDU engaged in crossfire exchange with the said rustlers.
One SMG Riffle No. 86900 was recovered and exhibited.
Cattle rustling in Karamoja region was rampant, leading to the formation of the Police Anti Stock Theft Unit in 2006
Elsewhere in the neighbouring Katakwi, three cows were recovered and handed over to the owners, after the rustlers abandoned them, following a pursue by ASTU.