President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said the government will assist victims of cattle raids in Lango and Acholi sub-regions and has directed the State Minister In-Charge of Northern Uganda, Hon. Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny to coordinate with all the relevant authorities as well as the Office of the Prime Minister to document all the affected persons for them to receive relief aid.
The President further announced that all school going children from families affected cattle rustling will be allowed to study for free in government schools until the situation normalizes.
President Museveni was yesterday responding to calls Political and Cultural leaders from Lango sub-region whom he met at Baralegi State Lodge in Okwang sub-county Otuke district, to the government to assist the displaced persons in their areas.
The districts of Lango sub-region comprise Alebtong, Amolatar, Apac, Dokolo, Lira, Kole, Oyam, Otuke, Lira City and Kwania.
“I totally agree with you. We shall bring to the cabinet the issue that students of the displaced study for free until the situation stabilizes so that they don’t lose out from where they are now. We shall also compensate those who died during the raids and assist the injured. The Prime Minister should send relief to the displaced persons and the Minister for Northern Uganda should coordinate. I will definitely assist each family,” the President pledged.