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One dead, three injured in Moyo grenade explosion

One dead, three injured in Moyo grenade explosion

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-08-30 16:21:26

A devastating bomb blast in Moyo District has claimed the life of 18-year-old Joseph Apina and left three others severely injured. 

The incident occurred on Thursday in Oyajo village, Eria Parish, Moyo sub-county, when Apina and his friends stumbled upon an old explosive device while sand mining.

“I can confirm that the victim was playing with the object, which blasted in his hands, cutting off both hands and deforming his face,” said Ignatius Dragudu, the North West Nile regional police spokesperson.

The injured, Emmanuel Chandiga, 19, Henry…

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