Teargas and live bullets have rocked the streets of Kampala as police and the army battle to contain rioters protesting over MP Bobi Wine lock-up.
The protesters, chanting Mr Wine’s slogan, ‘People Power. Our power’, on Monday afternoon lit bonfires in the middle of roads at Kisekka Market, Namirembe Road and Kikuubo Market Lane.
VIDEO: Protestors in Kisseka Market, Kampala demanding the state to release Bobi Wine. Kisseka Market is known for deadly riots. The protests are spreading to Kabalagala, Kamwokya, Old Park and Makindye. pic.twitter.com/ZwsxJVa5JC
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The crowds demanded the release of the Kyadondo East MP.
At least a dozen people have been arrested in an operation commanded by Assistant Commissioner of Police Dennis Namuwooza.
The protesters accused the government of arresting and torturing MPs Bobi Wine, Francis Zaake and others who were arrested in Arua last Monday, following a fracas that happened between MP-elect Kassiano Wadri’s supporters and those of NRM candidate Nusura Tiperu.
The fracas in Arua left Mr Wine’s driver Yasin Kawuma dead, and others with gunshot wounds.
Over 30 people including MPs and journalists were arrested.
Those injured are Ms Dorren Assimwe, Ms Jalia Nakamya, Mr Lawrence Jingo, Mr Derrick Ssengomba and Mr Richard Muwonge –all residents of Mityana
BREAKING NEWS: Downtown kampala (Kisekka) on a standstill. Shops closed, streets cleared, police picking up anyone roaming around. Bullets fired in the air pic.twitter.com/asoTCOHvfI
— Victoria W Bagaaya (@VBagaaya) August 20, 2018
According to Yunus Musa, an eye witness, the dead and the injured were among football fans from Singo County, heading to Kyaggwe (Mukono District) for Buganda Kingdom’s Masazza football match.
Thanks to the artists for creating content to raise awareness. Everyone doing their part to uphold the rule of law in the country. #FreeBobbyWine .
PS: This artists watermark has escaped me and I would love to s/o. Anyone knows? pic.twitter.com/xYWFjJUjo3— Ogutu Daudi (@iamogutudaudi) August 20, 2018