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

Police to look into conduct of own officers during Rukungiri violence

October 20, 2017
PHOTOS: Jose Chameleone, Coco Finger impress at Vumbula Uganda festival

OPINION: Be afraid whenever Ugandans launch a ‘Tribalism-Exhibition,’ they may be fanning the flame of atrocities

October 3, 2023
Tubayo Market Day: A platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, supported by Next Radio

Tubayo Market Day: A platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, supported by Next Radio

October 3, 2023
Half of electricity produced in Uganda remains unused, says gov’t

Exciting changes ahead for the National ICT Job Fair

October 3, 2023
The Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 set for this Saturday

The Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 set for this Saturday

October 3, 2023
How to improve the National Alcohol Policy

Ugandans warned against taking pride in being leading alcohol consumers in Africa

October 3, 2023
NBS Sport and Fairway Hotel honour Ugandan women’s basketball team, the Gazelles

NBS Sport and Fairway Hotel honour Ugandan women’s basketball team, the Gazelles

October 3, 2023
Ntare suspends all senior six students over indiscipline

Ntare suspends all senior six students over indiscipline

October 3, 2023
Police preach crime prevention to avert school strikes in West Nile

Police preach crime prevention to avert school strikes in West Nile

October 3, 2023
Man commits suicide after killing wife

Goons attack worshipers and damage property during church service

October 3, 2023
Navigating the challenges and expectations as Uthman Kadir takes the helm in Hoima district

Navigating the challenges and expectations as Uthman Kadir takes the helm in Hoima district

October 3, 2023
Logo
Advertisement
  • News
    • Politics
    • Security
      • Cyber Security
    • Health
      • Coronavirus outbreak
    • Education
    • Business
    • Tech
    • 2021 Elections Watch
      • The Election Podcast
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
    • Reviews
  • 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
  • Ask the Mechanic
  • 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

Police to look into conduct of own officers during Rukungiri violence

Kenneth Kazibwe by Kenneth Kazibwe
October 20, 2017
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
One shot dead at Besigye Rukungiri rally

The Professional Standards Unit is set to look into the conduct of police officers in Rukungiri on Wednesday that led to death of an FDC supporter.

There was violence in Rukungiri when police blocked opposition strongman Dr.Kizza Besigye from accessing the stadium which prompted his supporters to start throwing stones at police.

In return, police started firing bullets and teargas to disperse the crowd leading to death of one person and others were left injured. Police claimed that the deceased was hit by a stone that killed him instantly.

When asked to comment on the conduct of the police officers, Professional Standards Unit spokesperson Vincent Ssekate said they will look into the matter. “We have sent a team on ground to study what really happened and if they find there was misconduct, they culprits will face disciplinary action,”Ssekate said without divulging more information.

AD-03 AD-03 AD-03
ADVERTISEMENT

Put to task to explain whether police is allowed to fire bullets into unarmed civilians, the PSU mouthpiece said that police officers are only allowed to fire bullets in the air to scare rioters but not on the ‘flesh’.

ADVERTISEMENT

Probed more

On the fate of the police officers involved in the Togikwatako scuffle in Rukungiri involving Dr.Besigye on Wednesday, Ssekate said he could not divulge more information that he said would jeopardise their investigations.

Following the incident in Rukungiri stadium, police on Thursday arrested Dr.Besigye, Patrick Oboi Amuriat and FDC iron lady Ingrid Turinawe on their way to Kabale before being detained at Naggalama police station in Mukono district.

Kigezi region police spokesperson Elly Matte confirmed the arrest, adding that Besigye would be charged for murder, inciting violence and injuring a police officer.

Speaking after the bloody incident in Rukungiri on Wednesday, Besigye however blamed police for the violence that culminated into death of one person and left other injured. “This was a completely unnecessary violence on behalf of the police, it was completely uncalled for,” Besigye told Nile Post.

He added, “A number of other people were also injured by gun shots and are in various health units around. This is blatant violation of people’s rights; we shall respond to it formally.”

 

Tags: policeRukungiri chaosUgandanews
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Police officers fleece Ugandan doctor of Shs300M

Next Post

Amos Mandela retains Buyamba parliamentary seat

Kenneth Kazibwe

Kenneth Kazibwe

Related Posts

Tubayo Market Day: A platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, supported by Next Radio

Tubayo Market Day: A platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, supported by Next Radio

by Elizabeth Tendo
October 3, 2023
0

The much-awaited Tubayo Market Day is to return on October 7th at MOTIV. This monthly event has become a crucial...

Half of electricity produced in Uganda remains unused, says gov’t

Exciting changes ahead for the National ICT Job Fair

by Elizabeth Tendo
October 3, 2023
0

The highly anticipated National ICT Job Fair under the theme Navigating the Digital Horizon is just around the corner, and...

How to improve the National Alcohol Policy

Ugandans warned against taking pride in being leading alcohol consumers in Africa

by Samuel Muhimba
October 3, 2023
0

The Director General Health Services at Ministry of Health, Henry Mwebesa has cautioned Ugandans against taking pride in being the...

Ntare suspends all senior six students over indiscipline

Ntare suspends all senior six students over indiscipline

by Samuel Muhimba
October 3, 2023
0

The management of Ntare School in Mbarara has suspended all senior six students over indiscipline. According to the circular dated...

Next Post
Amos Mandela retains Buyamba parliamentary seat

Amos Mandela retains Buyamba parliamentary seat

ADVERTISEMENT
Plugin Install : Widget Tab Post needs JNews - View Counter to be installed
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
PHOTOS: Jose Chameleone, Coco Finger impress at Vumbula Uganda festival

OPINION: Be afraid whenever Ugandans launch a ‘Tribalism-Exhibition,’ they may be fanning the flame of atrocities

October 3, 2023
Tubayo Market Day: A platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, supported by Next Radio

Tubayo Market Day: A platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, supported by Next Radio

October 3, 2023
Half of electricity produced in Uganda remains unused, says gov’t

Exciting changes ahead for the National ICT Job Fair

October 3, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
  • 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
    • Politics
    • Security
      • Cyber Security
    • Health
      • Coronavirus outbreak
    • Education
    • Business
    • Tech
    • 2021 Elections Watch
      • The Election Podcast
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
    • Reviews
  • 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
  • Ask the Mechanic
  • 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.