In a related incident they said, Yoweri Wamani, a resident of Kiyunga-Mulajje village was attacked by machete wielding thugs numbering about ten, who badly cut him and left him for dead. He is now admitted at Naggalama Hospital.
Members of the NRM Champions Group, a political pressure group canvassing for support in Mukono, have reported to the UPDF First Infantry Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Steven Mugerwa that political opponents have mounted a campaign of physical confrontation, and asked the army chief for security.
They said they decided to support President Museveni but their decision has earned them hatred and direct physical attacks from opponents, and asked for protection in the form of soldiers ahead of the 2026 elections.
Maj. Gen. Mugerwa had on Tuesday visited Mukono district local council, political and security leaders, NRM supporters and community members in his ongoing rounds of the First Infantry Division comprising Bunyoro, Busoga and Buganda regions. The meeting was held at Mukono district headquarters.
One of the members who identified herself as Nangobi Jackeline of Kiyunga village in Kyampisi sub-county, said a supporter identified as Davis Tugumisirize of Kiyunga village was recently attacked at night, jabbed with an unknown substance leading to his death.
In a related incident they said, Yoweri Wamani, a resident of Kiyunga-Mulajje village was attacked by machete wielding thugs numbering about ten, who badly cut him and left him for dead. He is now admitted at Naggalama Hospital.
In response, Maj. Gen. Mugerwa told the NRM supporters that they do not need special protection, and advised them to report all cases of intimidation to the security agencies including police, and the office of the Resident District Commissioner.
And Mukono Deputy RDC, Hassan Kasibante said: “You have ample security in your government; President Museveni likened those antagonizing NRM supporters to a person who puts his finger in the anus of a leopard, report whoever antagonizes you to our system and we shall act immediately.”
