Police of Uganda has finally spoken about the alleged shooting of National Unity Platform (NUP) President Bobi Wine real name Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.
They said that the politician actually didn’t get shot like it was being said on social media yesterday.
Police said that the injuries they are showing as a gun shot wound are from the injuries he got when he stumbled while running away from his car yesterday.
They even said that they are going to go an investigation to see what happened to him to get the injuries he got yesterday.
“STATEMENT ON ALLEGED SHOOTING OF MR KYAGULANYI ROBERT SSENTAMU
ACP KITUUMA RUSOKE “Today 03 September 2024, Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert was invited by Mr. George Musisi (Lawyer), to a Thanksgiving ceremony in Bulindo, Kiira Municipality, Wakiso District.
2. Hon. Kyagulanyi participated in the celebration, which concluded peacefully.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. An investigation will be conducted to clarify the facts.
6. He was taken to Najaeem Medical Centre in Bulindo for first aid.
7. The police will investigate the alleged shooting and any related incidents.