By Aaron Okotel
SIRONKO
Authorities in the Elgon Region have moved to debunk rumors circulating on social media alleging that security personnel shot and killed a National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter during campaign activities in Sironko District on Sunday, 4th January, 2026.
The Elgon Region Police Public Relations Officer, SP Taitika Rogers, issued a categorical denial of the claims, stating that clinical evidence from medical professionals contradicts any reports of a shooting.
The incident unfolded on the afternoon of January 4, 2026, in Buchibindi Village, Budadiri Town Council, as the convoy of the NUP presidential candidate was moving through the area.
According to police reports, a man identified as Lubulwa Hamza, driving a Toyota Wish (Registration UBM 430K), allegedly disrupted the procession through reckless driving. Police state that Hamza overtook the candidate’s convoy at high speed and nearly collided with a security vehicle.
Security details reportedly flagged Hamza down, but he refused to stop, prompting a high-speed pursuit. Upon being intercepted, a physical confrontation ensued between the driver and security forces.
“On being stopped, he resisted lawful arrest and, in the ensuing scuffle, sustained a wound to the head,” SP Taitika Rogers noted in an official statement.
Following the scuffle, Hamza was transported to a hospital for treatment. Police emphasized that his injury was a result of the physical struggle during his arrest rather than gunfire.
“The allegations that he was shot are false and not supported by clinical evidence,” Taitika added.
