The casualties in the chaos in the different by elections across the country could have been worse.

Government in explaining the chaotic election situation in Arua where MPs; Robert Kyagulanyi and Francis Zaake were tortured, revealed that it could have degenerated into untold suffering had it not been the disciplined UPDF to intervene.

Gen. Elly Tumwine, the minister of security while addressing a news conference in Kampala, told media that the situation could have been worse.

Gen. Tumwine said: “The few injuries in different districts where by elections were was because our army is disciplined. UPDF is a disciplined army! We have agreed in our meetings to engage you the media to fully be aware of these issues.”

The minister went on: “Media has sentenced people without investigations. We’ve disciplined our soldiers without media even knowing. I’m a very tough disciplinarian and that doesn’t mean I’m not friendly to people. You stoned the President’s car & few were injured.”

Gen. Tumwine warned: “If your actions are going to cause violence against others. A firearm can be used. If you resist arrest, it can be used. If you try to escape, firearms can also be used. So, let’s be lawful.”

The former army commander tipped: “Young people should learn from old ones. They’re knowledgeable and experienced. In other countries they learn from elders. Us in the army we humbly salute Commanders. I don’t mean youth shouldn’t talk but work for the future. Don’t create barriers.”

Gen. Tumwine narrated: “The moment you go into the rain, you have chances of getting wet not some few. I was once in war, I wasn’t tortoured but I was injured. Once we’re in a riot situation, anything can happen and these are occupational hazards. We shall continue working with you media.”

He urged: “If your actions are going to cause violence against others. A firearm can be used. If you resist arrest, it can be used. If you try to escape, firearms can also be used. So, let’s be lawful. “