Islamic State group claims responsibility for Uganda blast
ABC News
The Islamic State group is claiming responsibility for the bomb attack that killed one person at an eatery in the Ugandan capital, Kampala
KAMPALA, Uganda -- The Islamic State group is claiming responsibility for Saturday's bomb attack that killed one person at an outdoor eatery in the Ugandan capital, Kampala.
The extremist group said in a statement late Sunday that it detonated an explosive device at a public place “frequented by elements and spies” with Uganda's government.
Local detectives are still investigating the incident, which raises concern that extremists are gaining a foothold in this relatively peaceful East African country and making it a target for their violent attacks.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni described the explosion as an apparent terrorist act.
