Rival factions turned a taxi park into a battle royale over local politics, leaving multiple people hospitalized. Police in Nakasongola are investigating a chaotic brawl that erupted Saturday between camps loyal to Stephen Bugingo and Ivan Kyeyune inside Kakooge Town Council.
Spokesperson Sam Twiineamazima claims the drama started after Bugingo finished addressing his crowd in the evening. Things went south when Kyeyune loyalists rolled up on motorcycles, screaming at the opposing side before regrouping to physically attack them.
Officers rushed to the scene to break up the melee and managed to arrest three suspects immediately. Detectives opened an assault file while hunting for other individuals involved in the skirmish who fled.
Unidentified victims suffered injuries severe enough to require treatment at St Francis Health Center IV. Authorities begged the public to chill out, avoiding further violence during this tense election season.
Spokesperson Sam Twiineamazima claims the drama started after Bugingo finished addressing his crowd in the evening. Things went south when Kyeyune loyalists rolled up on motorcycles, screaming at the opposing side before regrouping to physically attack them.
Officers rushed to the scene to break up the melee and managed to arrest three suspects immediately. Detectives opened an assault file while hunting for other individuals involved in the skirmish who fled.
Unidentified victims suffered injuries severe enough to require treatment at St Francis Health Center IV. Authorities begged the public to chill out, avoiding further violence during this tense election season.
