Police in Kamuli District have shot and killed Sowedi Egumbye, the husband of National Resistance Movement (NRM) Kamuli District LCV aspirant Sarah Auma, following a late-night incident linked to political violence.
According to police, the shooting occurred around 11:00 p.m. after a group allegedly associated with Auma’s campaign forcefully entered the home of Buzaaya County MP, Martin Muzaale.
Busoga North police spokesperson, ASP Michael Kasadha, stated that the group arrived in a motorcade and used one of their vehicles to ram through the gate of Hon. Muzaale’s residence.
“They used one of the cars to knock down the gate of Honourable Muzaale to gain entry,” Kasadha told Baba FM. “They injured people because they had weapons like pangas and hammers. These are some of the items we recovered from the scene.”
Police were alerted and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they reportedly found the group attempting to flee. During efforts to stop the vehicle, Sowedi Egumbye was shot.
“It is unfortunate. We wouldn’t want to lose anybody because of elections, but people must follow the rules,” Kasadha said.
Egumbye’s body was taken to Kamuli General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Police have confirmed that several individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Egumbye had been on the police’s wanted list as the suspected leader of a counterfeit money distribution network in Kamuli District, and for his alleged involvement in multiple robberies.
