Uganda’s opposition leader, Bobi Wine has been reportedly shot by the police in Bulindo, Kira in Wakiso district.
On his X page, his staff said he was shot in the leg by security forces and has been rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Watch: Singer and NUP leader @HEBobiwine after being shot at in Bulindo
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— MBU (@MBU) September 3, 2024
“Our President @HEBobiwine has been shot in the leg by police in Bulindo! He’s been rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention,” the statement read.
It added that it will “keep the country updated on his situation. He’s been rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention. We’ll keep the country updated on his situation.”
Our President @HEBobiwine has been shot in the leg by police in Bulindo! He’s been rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention. We’ll keep the country updated on his situation. ~ Admin
— BOBI WINE (@HEBobiwine) September 3, 2024
Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has often had a stand-off with the government in recent years.
He is considered one of the strongest challengers to President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power in since 1986.
Bobi Wine ran against Museveni in the last presidential election in 2021 but lost.
He rejected the results, saying there was widespread rigging and intimidation by security forces.
His party, the National Unity Platform, currently holds the most seats of any opposition group in parliament.
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Source: Africafeeds.com
