Bobi Wine was allegedly shot by the Ugandan Police on Tuesday, September 3,2024
Kampala, Uganda (EPICSTORIAN) — The Ugandan police have denied alleged shooting of Bobi Wine, a Ugandan politician and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, during an opposition rally in the outskirts of Kampala, has sparked widespread concern and accusations of escalating political violence in the country.
Police report Bobi Wine was attending a Thanksgiving ceremony when incident occurred
Writing to the public, in a counter-claim statement, the Ugandan Police said officers in the line of duty have no responsibility for the alleged cause of injury or shooting of Bobi Wine.
The statement said: “Today 03 September 2024, Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert was invited by Mr. George Musisi (Lawyer), to a Thanksgiving ceremony in Bulindo, Kiira Municipality, Wakiso District.
“Hon. Kyagulanyi participated in the celebration, which concluded peacefully.
“When Hon. Kyagulanyi left the venue, he and his team moved out of their cars and embarked on a procession up to Bulindo town; however, the police advised against it. Despite their guidance, he insisted on proceeding and closing the road, leading to police intervention to prevent the procession.
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“During the ensuing altercation, it is alleged that he sustained injuries. Police officers on site claim he stumbled while getting into his vehicle, causing the injury, whereas Hon. Kyagulanyi and his team assert that he was shot.
“An investigation will be conducted to clarify the facts.
“He was taken to Najaeem Medical Centre in Bulindo for first aid.
“The police will investigate the alleged shooting and any related incidents.”
Bobi Wine allegedly shot by Ugandan police.
Bobi Wine was allegedly shot by the Ugandan Police on Tuesday, September 3,2024, according to reporters.
The News Summary:
- Ugandan police have denied allegations that they shot opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu as known as Bobi Wine.
- The incident reportedly occurred amid heightened tensions as Wine continues to be a vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s government.
- Bobi Wine’s supporters allege that he was targeted by security forces in an attempt to intimidate him and suppress dissent.
- The police, however , have dismissed these accusations, stating that Wine’s fall was accidental and unrelated to any police action.
- The situation remains tense, with the opposition calling for further investigations into the incident.
