President Museveni has labeled the killing of Arua Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Abiriga a senseless killing, directing that the urban criminality must stop.
Abiriga was gun down by yet to identified people while approaching his home in Kawanda Friday evening.
“I have received news about the senseless killing of Arua Municipality MP, Hon Ibrahim Abiriga, and his bodyguard on the outskirts of Kampala this evening,” Museveni said in a statement later.
“I have tasked security agencies to expeditiously find these killers and the nation will be updated soon. This urban criminality is going to stop. May Hon Abiriga's soul rest in peace,” Museveni said.
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Full statement;
I have received news about the senseless killing of Arua Municipality MP, Hon Ibrahim Abiriga, and his bodyguard on the outskirts of Kampala this evening.
Col Abiriga was a dedicated supporter and a patriotic Ugandan who worked for peace in West Nile. We stand with his family. I call upon Ugandans to be vigilant.
Vigilance will lead to the capture of these criminals as it happened in Masaka. These criminals were moving on a numberless pikipikis and their heads were covered with helmets even when they were standing in one place.
These were signs that should have led to suspicion. Had the locals rang the police, this crime could have been prevented. Therefore, please, report everything that is suspicious and do so promptly.
Once the surveillance equipment is installed, which will be done in a few months, the work of identifying criminals will be prompt. Even today, while still using our old methods, provided there is alertness, the criminals will be defeated.
May Col Abiriga's soul and that of his bodyguard rest in eternal peace.