President Trump weighed in Monday about the recently-rescued American tourist in Uganda, calling for quick justice.
“Uganda must find the kidnappers of the American Tourist and guide before people will feel safe in going there. Bring them to justice openly and quickly!” Trump tweeted Monday morning.
Uganda must find the kidnappers of the American Tourist and guide before people will feel safe in going there. Bring them to justice openly and quickly!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 8, 2019
Trump’s missive came after American tourist Kimberly Sue Endicott and her local tour guide were kidnapped by an armed gang that issued a $500,000 ransom demand for their release.
Ugandan security forces were able to rescue both Endicott and her guide with intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support from the U.S. military.
“Police & its sister security agencies have today rescued Ms. Kimberley Sue, an American tourist together with her guide who were kidnapped while on an evening game drive at Queen Elizabeth National Park. The duo are in good health & in the safe hands of the joint security team,” the Uganda Police Force tweeted Sunday afternoon.
Trump also initially tweeted out Sunday announcing the safe return of Endicott and her guide.
Pleased to report that the American tourist and tour guide that were abducted in Uganda have been released. God bless them and their families!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 7, 2019
The kidnappers fled and escaped as security forces moved in, leading to the president’s call for them to be found and brought to justice.
