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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, a prominent critic of President Yoweri Museveni, was shot in the leg by police on Tuesday. The incident occurred in Bulindo, central Uganda, according to a statement on Wine’s official account.
“As our President was returning from Bulindo, where he had visited one of our lawyers, Musisi George, the police and military encircled our vehicles and began shooting live bullets, tear gas canisters, and other projectiles,” the statement read.
“Our President #BobiWine, who was clearly targeted, was shot in the leg. He is now receiving medical attention from a team of doctors. This represents another attempt on our President’s life by the Museveni regime,” it continued.
Details of the incident in Bulindo, located about 20 kilometers north of Kampala, remain uncertain.
The Ugandan police reported that Wine and his team started a procession to Bulindo town, which they advised against.
“Despite our warnings, he proceeded and blocked the road, prompting police action to stop the procession. It is alleged that during the confrontation, he was injured. Officers at the scene claim he fell while entering his vehicle, causing the injury,” the police stated, noting that Wine’s team insists he was shot.
“An investigation will be launched to ascertain the facts,” they added.
Social media videos depicted the 42-year-old musician-turned-politician being assisted by his National Unity Platform (NUP) party members, with blood visible on his left tibia.
Wine appeared to be in considerable pain.
Wine, whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi, and his NUP have consistently opposed Museveni’s nearly 40-year rule.
In the 2021 presidential elections, Wine contested against the 79-year-old Museveni, who secured a sixth term with 58 percent of the votes.
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