Following clashes between Police and residents in Yumbe, the local district leadership has apologized to NGOs and residents in the area for the nasty incident that left people dead and properties worth millions destroyed. The Police and other security agencies have since taken control as Wadia Manas the Yumbe RDC explained. "I would like to apologize for what has happened because it was not called for. When it happened, it happened within the shortest time but we took charge with our Police that's why we brought the situation under control. I assure all the people who are living in Yumbe that there is nothing they should worry about, their security is guaranteed." Said, Wadia Manas – RDC Yumbe.

Anyanzo John Anbayo the Vice District Chairperson said the incident enacted service delivery in the area and called upon partners to resume their operations in managing refugees. Dozens of employees working for both local and international Non-governmental humanitarian organizations fled Yumbe district following the violent riots. “Partners should come to offer aid. Given the population of refugees in the district and our own population alone as Yumbe district Local Government and even as Government of Uganda we may not be able to manage all-sufficient in terms of the demands of these populations.” Said, Anyanzo John Anbayo – Vice District Chairperson, Yumbe.

West Nile Regional Police Commander Jonathan Musinguzi said seven suspects had since been taken to Court while others we still on the run. “Several people were arrested and they have appeared in Court and others have been remanded. But also, still, others are on the run and our systems are on the ground trying to see how best we can be able to pick them up.” Said, Jonathan Musinguzi – RPC, West Nile. Musinguzi said the situation in Yumbe was under control as different government bodies continued to work together to restore sanity. “For now, the situation is under control and they assured me that as Police together with other sister agencies are on top of the situation.” The protest was triggered by the shooting of two motorcyclists by URA law enforcement officers during a crackdown on numberless motorcycles in the town.