At least nine civilians and two UPDF soldiers have been injured in clashes between the soldiers and civilians at Mabuye village in Luweero District.
It is reported that the clashes started after a group residents mistook UPDF soldiers to be cattle thieves and attacked them with pangas and other rudimentary weapons.
The soldiers attached to Nakasongola Army Barracks were reportedly on military training in the village hills.
The civilians who were beaten up by the soldiers are Mr Steven Kuteesa, the Mabuye Village Local Council 1 Chairperson, Mr Allan Jjumba, Mr Francois Makobero, Mr Vincent Mukumbya, Mr Steven Kiraga, Mr Brian Ssemujju, Mr Muhamadi Masolo, Mr Ronald Kamoga and Mr Steven Katuluba.
The two UPDF soldiers who allegedly sustained injuries in the fight and are reportedly receiving treatment at Nakasongola Military Hospital, were not readily identified.
Mr Kuteesa said he received a call from one of the residents informing him that some armed men were loitering in the village at midnight and could be plotting to steal their cattle.
Global News 
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