UGANDA POLICE DENY SHOOTING MUSICIAN BOBI WINE

The Ugandan Police Force has refuted claims that one of its officers shot and injured musician and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine.  In a statement released on their X account on Tuesday, the UPF clarified that Bobi Wine sustained his injury when he stumbled while entering his car.

“Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert was invited by Mr. George Musisi (Lawyer), to a Thanksgiving ceremony in Bulindo, Kiira Municipality, Wakiso District. Heparticipated 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.” Read the statement.

Adding, “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.”

On September 3, the politician shared photos of his injured leg and claimed he was targeted and shot, “This evening as our President returned from Bulindo in Kira Municipality where he had gone to check on one of our lawyers, Musisi George, the police and military under the command of one Twesigye surrounded our vehicles and started firing live bullets, teargas canisters and other projectiles.

In the process, our President #BobiWine who was clearly targeted was shot in the leg. He is currently being attended to by a team of medical doctors. This is yet another attempt on the life of our President by the Museveni regime!” Bobi wrote on his X account.