The Police have refuted allegations Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, was shot on Tuesday evening, saying instead that the National Unity Platform (NUP) principal sustained injuries while getting into his car.
“Police officers on site claim he stumbled while getting into his vehicle, causing the injury, whereas Kyagulanyi and his team assert that he was shot,” said Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke in a statement released on Tuesday evening.
Rusoke indicated that an investigation will be conducted to clarify the facts.
“The police will investigate the alleged shooting and any related incidents,” he said.
Police said Mr. Kyagulanyi was returning from a Thanksgiving event for NUP lawyer George Musisi in Bulindo, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District.
“When Mr Kyagulanyi left the venue, he and his team moved out of their cars and embarked on a procession up to Bulindo town; however, the police advised against it,” Mr Rusoke said.
“Despite their guidance, he insisted on proceeding and closing the road, leading to police intervention to prevent the procession.”
Police said that during the ensuing altercation, “it is alleged that he sustained injuries”, but that would be a far cry from the truth because Mr Kyagulanyi indeed sustained injuries and was bleeding in the left leg.
What would be in serious contention is the cause of the injury as Mr Kyagulanyi is seen on the ground being helped by his aides amidst a hail of gunshots and teargas being fired in the area.
Another amateur footage, shared on social media app TikTok, also shows police engaging chase after scampering persons, some in black suits, under a cloud of teargas.
His official X account, like those for his aides, said he had been shot.
“Our president Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg by police in Bulindo!” a post on Mr Kyagulanyi’s official X account, signed off by ‘Admin’, said.
“Our president Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg by police in Bulindo!” a post on Mr Kyagulanyi’s official X account, signed off by ‘Admin’, said.
The account later claimed that Mr Kyagulanyi was targeted for assassination.
“The Police and military under the command of one Twesigye surrounded our vehicles and started firing live bullets, teargas canisters and other projectiles,” it said.
“BobiWine who was clearly targeted was shot in the leg.”
