The Uganda Police Force has issued a statement regarding the September 3 incident in Wakiso District where opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, sustained injuries during an "altercation" with security officers.
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According to the police, the situation escalated after Bobi Wine&039;s convoy initiated a procession in Bulindo town despite clear warnings from law enforcement.
In their statement, the police explained that Bobi Wine had attended a Thanksgiving ceremony hosted by lawyer George Musisi in Bulindo, Kiira Municipality.
The event "ended peacefully," but tensions arose when Bobi Wine's team exited the venue and began a procession toward Bulindo town. The police claimed that they "advised against this action" but intervened when the procession continued, blocking the road.
"Despite the warning, he insisted on proceeding and blocking the road, leading to police intervention to stop the procession," the statement read.
During the ensuing confrontation, the police said Bobi Wine "stumbled while getting into his vehicle," resulting in his injury.
However, the opposition leader’s team asserts that he was shot, and social media videos appear to show him stumbling amid tear gas near his car.
The police also noted that they have retrieved CCTV footage showing various disturbances during the incident.
"The footage reveals several observations, including the stoning of police officers, disruption of traffic, and other acts of hooliganism," the statement said.
As a result of the altercation, three police officers were injured, with one in serious condition, and two police vehicles were damaged.
Bobi Wine was later admitted to Nsambya Hospital in Kampala, where he was treated for a leg injury. George Musisi, a lawyer for the National Unity Platform (NUP), confirmed that the opposition leader is stable and out of danger.
Medical examinations revealed fragments from a tear gas canister embedded in his leg, necessitating surgery on September 4 to remove them.