Government has linked the series of gruesome murders in the greater Masaka area to acts of terrorism.
The State Minister for Internal Affairs, Gen David Muhoozi told parliament today that whatever the motive, the intended effect is to cause fear, terror and apprehension in the public.
The minister was briefing parliament on the situation in the greater Masaka region where at least 28 people have been killed by machete wielding men who attack villages at night.
MPS REACT
Despite an earlier warning by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament against politicizing the matter, MPs rapped the government for failure to contain the situation.
Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemuju Nganda said if there was a protest in Kampala all army Generals including commandos from Somalia would be in Masaka to quell the protests noting that security consider protection of the regime more important than protecting the lives of people.
Nakawa West legislator, Joel Ssenyonyi said it is appalling that the spate of murders in Masaka has returned, the same having occurred over three years ago in the same area.
Makindye West MP, Allan Ssewanyana on the other hand asked the government for assurance on compensating the families of locals who lost loved ones and those injured during the attacks as directed by President Museveni.
The Deputy Speaker was however quick to warn MPs against playing the tribalism card.
