Expand / Collapse search
☰

Terrorist attack in Uganda safari claims lives of honeymooning couple, guide

By Chris Williams
Published  October 18, 2023 12:02pm PDT
Terrorism
KTVU FOX 2
26a22cef- article

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. 

RELATED: Belgium shooting: Authorities raise terror alert after 2 Swedes killed

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. 

Grandmother taken by Hamas terrorists, family says

Yafa Adar was one of more than 150 people taken hostage by Hamas during an unprecedented attack on Israel last week. Her granddaughter, Adva Adar joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to share her message.