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Religious tensions flared into violence in Yumbe Town Council, Yumbe District in the morning of Tuesday 4, November, 2025, with the office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) coming under direct attack amid clashes sparked by inflammatory preaching.
According to a statement released by SP Collins Asea, the North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson, the unrest was triggered by an individual identified as Kasimu, who allegedly preached against other religions and mobilized Muslim youth to target businesses selling pork.
He said the group reportedly escalated their actions by assaulting the RDC’s office, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
Police and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) units were deployed to contain the situation, engaging with agitators across the town to restore order.
Five individuals sustained injuries during the clashes and are receiving treatment at Yumbe Referral Hospital, Asea disclosed, adding that One motorcycle was set ablaze during the incident, and the suspect responsible has been taken into custody.
The situation is gradually stabilizing, though security forces maintain a heightened presence in the area.
SP Asea Collins, North West Nile Region spokesperson, urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with authorities as efforts continue to secure the district.“We appeal for calm and cooperation from all residents as we work to restore peace and security in the area,” Collins stated.
