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Nov 27th, 2025

MP Kamara John and 13 Others Charged Over Electoral Violence

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Bufumbira North MP Hon John Kamara, was arrested

Kisoro 

The territorial police in Kisoro have preferred two charges against Bufumbira County North Member of Parliament, Hon. Kamara John, his bodyguards, and several of his supporters following their arrest on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The charges include aggravated robbery and abduction.

According to police, the charges stem from incidents involving the following victims: PC Mandali Charles, a police officer attached to Nyarubuye Police Station; CPL Obworot Samuel, the Officer-in-Charge of Nyarubuye Police Station; Iragena Emmanuel, who was allegedly assaulted and abducted; and Nkaata Nicholas, who was reportedly assaulted.

Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, confirmed the arrests and the charges. 
"We have preferred aggravated robbery and abduction charges against the suspects, including the political candidate and his bodyguards," Maate said. "The victims were rescued and rushed to Kisoro Hospital for treatment, and investigations are ongoing."

Police listed the suspects currently in custody as:

  • Hon. Kamara John
  • Tukamushaba Onesmas, UPDF soldier and bodyguard
  • Ahaimbisa Decodmas, UPDF soldier and bodyguard
  • Yesho Julius, UPDF soldier and bodyguard
  • Turumujuni Dickens, supporter
  • Sabbiti Herbert, supporter
  • Nzabalatuma Innocent, supporter
  • Nsenga Stephen, supporter
  • Dusangiza Innocent, supporter
  • Tumukiza Gad, supporter
  • Tugudime Joseph, supporter
  • Niyonsihama Edson, supporter
  • Nzeyisenga Nicholas, supporter
  • Ndagimana Fred, supporter

Maate added that a firearm belonging to PC Mandali Charles was recovered during the operation and placed on exhibit. A mobile phone allegedly robbed from a civilian was also recovered and exhibited. 
He noted that after the arrests, the District Police Commander convened an emergency District Security Committee meeting to discuss the matter and guide the next steps.
"Police will continue with investigations until all perpetrators are brought to book," Maate said.

Torch Media Africa

Published By | DICKENS TIHARIHONDIJO

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