Terrorist attack in Uganda safari claims lives of honeymooning couple, guide
Three people were killed in what police called a "cowardly terrorist attack" in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park on October 17. (Credit: Uganda Police Force via Storyful)
Three people were killed, including a couple on their honeymoon, in a terrorist attack in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Authorities, calling the attack "cowardly," happened on October 17.
The victims were identified as a Briton, a South African, and their Ugandan guide, according to The Times.
Their vehicle was also set on fire.
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Uganda’s president, Yoweri K Museveni, said the terrorists "will pay with their own wretched lives."
A picture of the burning vehicle was shared on social media.
Police indicated the attack was carried out by "suspected ADF [Allied Democratic Forces, an Islamist force] rebels."
Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.