Uganda Police is investigating circumstances under which Barbara Allimadi, an opposition activist died suddenly in her Kiwatule residence.
Allimadi, 48, at a time of her death was coordinating International Affairs for Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) a new political party led by former army commander Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu.
Her death was first announced by Alice Alaso, a top ANT official who alerted members on Monday night that Allimadi was found dead in her house.
Kampala Metropolitan Police has issued a detailed statement saying Allimadi could have died around 8pm Monday night.
“The findings indicate that the deceased was found lying straight on her stomach with straight legs. The lying body shows she could have been in pain during her last breath. There is no sign of struggle or injuries on the body,” said KMP spokesperson Patrick Onyango.
Onyango says the death as reported by one Wakibra Harry a resident of Kiwatule.
“Its alleged that Wakibra Harry reported the discovery of a life less body of one Allimadi Ann Barbara, aged 48 years, Coordinator of Alliance for National Transformation, Foreign Envoy and a resident of Kiwatule.”
The scene was visited by a team of detectives who examined the area and recorded statements from the witnesses around.
“Police preliminary findings indicates that the deceased lived alone in her own house. The body was taken to City mortuary Mulago for postmortem as investigations continues,” Onyango said.
