NEWS– The Christians from Rwanyamabare Catholic Church Butare Parish Mbarara Archdiocese were on Sunday May 12, shocked after a group of goons attacked them after prayers and injured a number of people including the area Member of Parliament Hon Mwijukye Francis.
The incident according to sources happened in Buhweju District on Sunday when a group of assailants attacked the Christians after the church service and hit the Christians with stones among which Hon Mwijukye and other people were injured.
It is said that the land where the church is located is being contested by a lawyer called Edwin Burimbare and it is alleged that the suspected attackers were hired by him to attack the Christians.
The Buhweju district Chairman Deo Atuhaire aka Omuhatizi condemned the incident, calling for calmness as the situation is being handled.
“Hon Mwijukye Francis mp waitu Buziima has been attacked by a group of land grabbers today in Bubweju Rwanyamabaare catholic church and was hit by stones and injured. Police evacuated him and is now admitted and receiving treatment” Deo said.
The Legislator is currently receiving treatment.
