Police has explained events that catapulted into the death of David Kibuuka a resident of Wankulukuku, Sembule, Rubaga Division in Kampala.
The deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire has Tuesday issued a statement expounding on what happened before Mr. Kibuuka was shot by police officers.
Statement
Today at around 10:30am, along Wankulukuku Road, Sembule area in Rubaga Division, Kampala Capital City, there was an Mega! protest at a factory over closure of a community road.
Police officers frorn Kironde Police Post led by Officer in Charge Justus Bwire responded to the incident to restore peace Its alleged the residents refused to leave the area despite police orders One of the Police officers fired bullets to disperse the protesters In the process, David Kibuuka, a resident and a village publicist. was shot anci seriously injured.
The police officers rushed him to Mulago National Referral Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Kibuuka’s body has been taker for a post mortem and evidence will be crucial in our investigations of the death Kampala Metropolitan Police South Command has started investigating the death of Kibuuka.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Justus Bwire, who led the police team, has been arrested and detained at Old Kampala Police Division as investigations continue.
Our teams have been sent back to the crime scene to collect evidence that is important in the investigations. We want also to call upon the residents in the area to remain calm as police investigates the incident.
