A UPDF soldier has sustained grave injuries after he was shot with a bow and arrow by suspected cattle rustlers in Loputuk sub-county yesterday.

Private Alex Odeke –attached to the Xray battalion under third division met his fate last night as he was part of the night security deployed to secure a community kraal in the sub-county.

The third division spokesperson, Maj.Isaac Oware says Pte.Odeke was injured on the right knee but was rushed to Moroto regional referral hospital for medical attention.

Maj.Oware says the suspects are being pursued by a joint security force, adding that arrows, bows and spears are dangerous weapons, whose usage by criminal elements remain unlawful.

On the other hand, the spokesperson says arrangements are underway by the UPDF leadership to airlift the injured soldier to Mulago hospital for further management.