How a police officer fatally shot a driver and fled the scene
Despite attempts by colleagues to de-escalate the situation, the officer fled the scene on a boda boda, taking the firearm used in the shooting.
A tragic incident unfolded when a police officer fatally shot a driver following a confrontation.
Despite attempts by colleagues to de-escalate the situation, the officer fled the scene on a boda boda, taking the firearm used in the shooting.
Eyewitness Kasumba reported that the officers appeared to be rushing to a private event, as a woman in their vehicle was seen holding a cake.
“It looked like they were heading to a function,” he noted, emphasizing that the officers were not part of any official convoy or on duty escorting a government official.
Uganda Police spokesperson, ACP Rusoke Kituuma, confirmed the incident and called for calm as investigations continue.
“We have launched a search operation to locate the officer responsible. Once found, he will be apprehended and brought to justice,” Kituuma stated.
The police are urging the public to remain patient as they work to uncover the details surrounding the shooting and ensure accountability.
