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Bruce Ainomugisha, one of the alleged NRM supporters said to have been attacked by NUP supporters in Sanga Town Council.
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Joshua Nahamya
Kiruhura – The political atmosphere ahead of Uganda’s January 15, 2026, general elections has intensified in Sanga Town Council, Nyabushozi County, with police confirming they are investigating five separate cases of assault. The incidents involve alleged attacks on supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) by individuals affiliated with the National Unity Platform (NUP).
Bruce Ainomugisha, one of the alleged NRM supporter allegedly said to have been attacked by NUP supporters in Sanga Town Council
The victims include officials and security personnel. Notably, Police Corporal (CPL) Nasasira Kenneth, a Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) who was on official duty, was reportedly assaulted, along with Mr. Bandikubi Fenekansi, the Deputy Mayor of Sanga Town Council. Several other NRM supporters are currently nursing injuries sustained during the violence.
Samson Kasasira
Speaking on the matter, the Rwizi Regional Police Spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kasasira Samson, confirmed that investigations into the incidents are currently underway. He assured the public that efforts to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the assaults are still ongoing as the police work to restore order and maintain peace in the run-up to the polls.
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