The Inspector General of Uganda Police has handed over to the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, at the American Embassy in Kampala the American tourist Kimberley Sue Endicott, who was rescued yesterday.
Uganda Police and sister security agencies yesterday rescued Kimberley Sue Endicott together with the senior tour guide. Jean Paul, who were kidnapped on gunpoint last Tuesday while on an evening game drive at Queen Elizabeth National park.
According to a Uganda police statement the duo was released because of the implicit threat of the use of force, after the armed captors, knew they were being pursued.
The two were recovered unharmed, in good health and in the safe hands of the joint security team.
The statement further indicates that the operation to arrest the culprits is ongoing with the close coordination of the Uganda police counterparts from the DRC.
Uganda police has reassured all our citizens and visitors, that their safety and security is their number one priority.
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