Uganda: Seven Arrested Over Election Violence in Namutumba

Uganda: Seven Arrested Over Election Violence in Namutumba

[Independent (Kampala)] Namutumba, Uganda -- Police in Busoga East have arrested seven people for election-related violence in Namutumba.

Seven Arrested as Election Violence Erupts in Namutumba, Several Injured

Police in Busoga East arrested seven individuals in connection with a violent clash between rival political supporters in Namutumba District, leaving at least eight people injured and three vehicles torched. The chaos broke out on Sunday afternoon in Bubutya village, Bulange sub-county, during a campaign standoff between supporters of incumbent Busiki County MP, Paul Akamba, and his political rival, Joel Azalwa. The two candidates, both affiliat…

NRM Primaries: Seven Arrested Over Election Violence in Namutumba

Police in Busoga East have arrested seven people for election-related violence in Namutumba. The incident The post NRM Primaries: Seven Arrested Over Election Violence in Namutumba appeared first on TowerPostNews.

Seven arrested over election violence in Namutumba

Namutumba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga East have arrested seven people for election-related violence in Namutumba. The incident happened on Sunday in Bubutya village, in Bulange sub-county, in Namutumba district, after a fight between the supporters of the incumbent Busiki county MP, Paul Akamba, and his rival, Joel Azalwa. It is reported that both candidates disregarded the set NRM guidelines of holding joint campaigns and inste…