Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has been injured in a confrontation with security agents in a northern suburb of Kampala, his party, the National Unity Platform, reported.
The incident occurred when security operatives attempted to block Bobi Wine and his team from marching down a road, leading to an altercation.
According to the party, Bobi Wine was shot in the leg and seriously injured. However, the police provided a different account, stating that officers claimed he stumbled while getting into his vehicle, causing the injury. The police have announced an investigation to clarify the facts.
Bobi Wine, a singer-turned-politician, has gained significant support among Ugandan youth for his criticism of President Yoweri Museveni’s government. He finished runner-up in the 2021 presidential election, which Museveni won. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of opposition leaders in Uganda.https://mx24online.com/
