The voters in Kamuli District remain strained following the fatal shooting of Sowedi Egumbye, husband to Woman MP aspirant Sarah Auma, during a confrontation with police on Wednesday night.
Authorities reported that the shooting took place around 11pm, when a group allegedly affiliated with Auma’s campaign entered the home of Buzaaya County MP Martin Muzaale by force.
The incident, which occurred hours before the ruling National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) party primaries, has drawn scrutiny over the deployment of state security and the credibility of rural electoral processes.
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Furthermore, security officials recovered pangas, hammers, and other weapons from the scene and confirmed that officers had been dispatched following an emergency alert.
Police stated that the operation took place well past the official campaign window, raising concerns about attempts to manipulate the primaries through violence and the illegal transportation of voters across constituencies.
Several individuals arrested on site were reportedly not local residents, with suspicions that they had been ferried in contrary to electoral law.
Although Auma had not issued a formal statement by the time of reporting, she was recently involved in a traffic accident along the Kamuli–Jinja highway, requiring hospitalization.
Residents of Buwagi, his home village, claimed he had evaded multiple arrests in the past and was linked to a counterfeit currency operation, allegations that have not been independently verified.
Attempts to obtain further clarification from the police spokesperson proved unsuccessful, as calls and messages were reportedly unanswered.
In conclusion, authorities have heightened security measures across Kamuli and other districts, warning that individuals found in breach of electoral regulations will be detained until polling concludes.
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