Abdul Rashid Kyoto also known as Tembo, a 31-year-old alleged commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel unit in Mwalika in eastern DR Cong has been arraigned before Nakawa chief magistrate’s court in Kampala and charged with terrorism, murder and aggravated robbery in connection to the October 17, 2023 killing of two British tourists and their Ugandan tour guide at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Kyoto is also a former a resident of Suni Village in Budaka District eastern Uganda.
Abdul Rashid Kyoto was recently arrested by UPDF Marine Forces on L. Edward. Two of his associates were shot dead and others escaped in a boat.
It is believed that Kyoto and others, belonging to a terrorist group ambushed two tourists from the UK and South Africa and their Ugandan guide and killed them before setting their vehicle on fire on 17th October 2023.
Prosectuon says during the attack, two motor vehicles; Mercedes Benz cargo truck and a Toyota Land Cruiser were burnt and the passports, money and visa cards of the tourists, identity cards and employment card, driving permit of the Ugandan were taken by the suspect and his associates.
The two British honeymooning couple; David James Barlow and Geyer Emmarentia Cecilia and Ugandan guide, Eric Alyai were killed during the attack.
