• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Lifestyle
One shot dead at Besigye Rukungiri rally

Dead Besigye supporter was hit by stone- Police

November 10, 2017
Government in talks with neighbours to cut taxes on imported smartphones

Government in talks with neighbours to cut taxes on imported smartphones

July 7, 2022
Euro Cranes:  Embassy in Denmark bankrolls football tourney for Ugandans in Europe

Euro Cranes:  Embassy in Denmark bankrolls football tourney for Ugandans in Europe

July 7, 2022
First Ugandan elected on UN committee on elimination of discrimination against women

First Ugandan elected on UN committee on elimination of discrimination against women

July 7, 2022
UPL: Patrick Kaddu returns to KCCA FC

Patrick Kaddu, Gift Ali among eight players offloaded by KCCA FC  ahead of new season

July 7, 2022
Singleton Challenge finale promises a night at the Oscars

Singleton Challenge finale promises a night at the Oscars

July 6, 2022
Museveni appoints new Uganda Airlines CEO

Museveni appoints new Uganda Airlines CEO

July 6, 2022
21 teenagers who dropped dead in nightclub buried in mass funeral service

21 teenagers who dropped dead in nightclub buried in mass funeral service

July 6, 2022
Opec chief Muhammad Barkindo dies during farewell tour

Opec chief Muhammad Barkindo dies during farewell tour

July 6, 2022
MTN Uganda crowned “Most Admired African” brand in Uganda

MTN Uganda crowned “Most Admired African” brand in Uganda

July 6, 2022
Nigeria extends lockdown in major cities to battle Coronavirus

Gunmen attack president’s convoy, fierce battle ensues

July 6, 2022
Logo
  • News
    • Business
    • 2021 Elections Watch
      • The Election Podcast
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Security
    • Cyber Security
  • Health
    • Coronavirus outbreak
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Parting Shot
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • Mable Twegumye Zake’s #BitsOfMe&You
      • But this Year!
      • What Did I Miss?
  • Lifestyle
    • Hatmahz Kitchen
    • Food Hub
    • Let’s Talk About Sex
    • Entertainment
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
  • East Africa
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
    • Ethiopia
    • Sudan
  • Technology
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Jobs
No Result
View All Result
Logo
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Dead Besigye supporter was hit by stone- Police

Kenneth Kazibwe by Kenneth Kazibwe
November 10, 2017
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
One shot dead at Besigye Rukungiri rally

Kigezi Region RPC Denis Namuwoza has said that an unidentified Besigye supporter in Rukungiri was hit by a stone that killed him instantly, contradicting with earlier reports of being shot by police.

One person was confirmed dead after police fired live bullets and teargas on Wednesday afternoon to disperse crowds who had gathered around FDC strongman Dr.Kizza Besigye in Rukungiri town.

ADVERTISEMENT

Forum for Democratic Change had organized a rally to consult locals on the proposed age limit amendment and Dr  Besigye, was among those supposed to attend the rally in Rukungiri stadium.

AD-03 AD-03 AD-03
ADVERTISEMENT

Police first blocked Besigye’s vehicle from accessing Rukungiri town, prompting him to proceed on foot together with his supporters.

According to Namuwoza, police stopped Besigye from proceeding with the rally in Rukungiri town resulting into  a scuffle.

ADVERTISEMENT

“Besigye wanted to have rally at stadium but we stopped it. Supporters started throwing stones at police and in the scuffle an unidentified person was hit on the head,”Namuwoza said in a phone interview.

Asked whether the deceased had been hit by a bullet, the Kigezi RPC denied  the claim, saying that going by the size of the wound on the head of the deceased, he could have been hit by a stone.

Kigezi region police spokesperson Elly Matte also told this website that the unidentified person had been hit with a stone .

“The deceased has an opening on one side of the head.If it was a bullet, it would be two sides, so he was hit by a stone,” Matte said.

Asked about the number of people who had died during the scuffle,Matte said only one person had been confirmed dead.

“We don’t know about any other deaths because we have seen only one body.”

On the condition of the opposition strongman, the Kigezi region police mouthpiece said ,”Besigye is fine and his car was not hit by  a bullet either.”

Earlier, photos circulated showing Dr.Besigye’s Land cruiser with a suspected hole at the hind windscreen.

Besigye was together with other opposition politicians including Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, Ingrid Turinawe and aspirant for FDC party president Patrick Amuriat.

Police on Tuesday warned politicians especially from the opposition against joint consultative rallies in regards to age limit.

In a message from AIGP Asuman Mugyenyi, the police Director in charge of operations, dated October 16, politicians were stopped from carrying out consultative meetings in constituencies they don’t represent.

“MPs should strictly consult in their constituencies. Those MPs moving or intending to move in order to support counterparts or consult outside their constituencies must be stopped,” read in part the message to all Regional Police Commanders, District Police Commanders and police stations around the country.

According to the message by the police director in charge of operations, consultations should not include illegal demonstrations, illegal processions, inciting violence and use of hate campaigns.

“Consultations should not include abusive language, acts of hooliganism, and intimidation of people perceived to be supporting the removal of age limit.”

Kampala Metropolitan Area police commander Frank Mwesigwa said, politicians are also barred from holding meetings in markets, schools,hospitals or streets

 

One shot dead at Besigye Rukungiri rally

Tags: BesigyepoliceRukungirishot deadUgandanews
Share1778Tweet3Send
Previous Post

FUFA seeks to strengthen national team in new competition

Next Post

Besigye speaks out on Rukungiri fracas; It was uncalled for

Kenneth Kazibwe

Kenneth Kazibwe

Related Posts

Euro Cranes:  Embassy in Denmark bankrolls football tourney for Ugandans in Europe

Euro Cranes:  Embassy in Denmark bankrolls football tourney for Ugandans in Europe

by Kenneth Kazibwe
July 7, 2022
0

Ugandans living and working in Europe will again come together during a three day football tournament to be organized in...

First Ugandan elected on UN committee on elimination of discrimination against women

First Ugandan elected on UN committee on elimination of discrimination against women

by Kenneth Kazibwe
July 7, 2022
0

Brenda Akia has become  the first Ugandan to ever be elected by member states to join the United Nations Committee...

UPL: Patrick Kaddu returns to KCCA FC

Patrick Kaddu, Gift Ali among eight players offloaded by KCCA FC  ahead of new season

by Kenneth Kazibwe
July 7, 2022
0

KCCA FC have announced that eight players are excess baggage at Lugogo and have been shown the exit door. In...

Museveni appoints new Uganda Airlines CEO

Museveni appoints new Uganda Airlines CEO

by Kenneth Kazibwe
July 6, 2022
0

President Museveni has appointed Jenifer Bamuturaki as the substantive Chief Executive Officer of  the Uganda Airlines. The development was communicated to...

Next Post
Besigye speaks out on Rukungiri fracas; It was uncalled for

Besigye speaks out on Rukungiri fracas; It was uncalled for

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
AKO Caine Prize: Meron Hadero named first Ethiopian winner

Senior four leaver dies during Busoga UPDF recruitment exercise

July 3, 2022
Museveni extends contracts for Brig Ddamulira, four other  police directors

Museveni extends contracts for Brig Ddamulira, four other  police directors

July 2, 2022
Do not ignore tradition when it comes to sex

Police probes viral sex tape allegedly featuring well known businessman

July 4, 2022
Gov’t to distribute one million free cooking gas cylinders to Ugandans this month 

Gov’t to distribute one million free cooking gas cylinders to Ugandans this month 

2
Museveni extends contracts for Brig Ddamulira, four other  police directors

Museveni extends contracts for Brig Ddamulira, four other  police directors

1
AKO Caine Prize: Meron Hadero named first Ethiopian winner

Senior four leaver dies during Busoga UPDF recruitment exercise

1
Government in talks with neighbours to cut taxes on imported smartphones

Government in talks with neighbours to cut taxes on imported smartphones

July 7, 2022
Euro Cranes:  Embassy in Denmark bankrolls football tourney for Ugandans in Europe

Euro Cranes:  Embassy in Denmark bankrolls football tourney for Ugandans in Europe

July 7, 2022
First Ugandan elected on UN committee on elimination of discrimination against women

First Ugandan elected on UN committee on elimination of discrimination against women

July 7, 2022
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Careers
Call us: +256-417-720-101
Email: [email protected]

© 2020 Nile Post Uganda Ltd. - A Next Media Services Company.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Business
    • 2021 Elections Watch
      • The Election Podcast
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Security
    • Cyber Security
  • Health
    • Coronavirus outbreak
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Parting Shot
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • Mable Twegumye Zake’s #BitsOfMe&You
      • But this Year!
      • What Did I Miss?
  • Lifestyle
    • Hatmahz Kitchen
    • Food Hub
    • Let’s Talk About Sex
    • Entertainment
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
  • East Africa
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • South Sudan
    • DR Congo
    • Ethiopia
    • Sudan
  • Technology
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Jobs

© 2020 Nile Post Uganda Ltd. - A Next Media Services Company.