MBARARA
Police in Mbarara City have arrested a 27-year-old boda boda rider, Richard Agumaniiwe, a resident of Katojo Cell in Katojo Ward, Mbarara City South Division, following an alleged attempted murder incident involving a senior police officer.
According to preliminary findings, the incident occurred on Monday at around 4:00pm at the Kikona–Ruti Town Road junction along the busy Mbarara–Kabale Road.
SP Ocaya Kennedy, the Officer in Charge of Mbarara City South Division, was on duty clearing traffic for President Yoweri Museveni’s motorcade. The President was traveling from Rwampara District to Mbarara City for his second campaign rally of the day.
Police reports indicate that Agumaniiwe, riding a Yamaha motorcycle registration number UAC 177Z, was instructed to clear the road for the presidential convoy. However, he allegedly ignored the directive, accelerated at high speed, and intentionally knocked SP Ocaya, leaving him injured.
According to the Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson ASP Kasasira confirmed the incident.The officer was rushed for medical attention, while Agumaniiwe was immediately apprehended and taken into custody. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to establish the motive behind the act and whether it was premeditated.
Mbarara City Police have condemned the incident, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation during presidential movements to ensure safety and order.
