By Our Reporter
KAMPALA
Police has issued a statement explaining circumstances under which a group of armed men opened fire at Kiseka Market located at the Central Business District of Kampala City.
According to Police Spokesperson, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, the video that has since gone viral involves armed security officers firing shots into the air.
He says the incident occurred on Monday, 20 July 2026, at about 6:00 p.m. in Nakivubo Cell, Nakasero III Ward, Kampala Central Business District (CBD).
Kituuma explains that a team of security officers had gone to Original Kiseka Spare Centre in Kiseka Market to arrest suspected offenders.
He adds that during the operation, a group of individuals turned violent and attempted to obstruct the lawful arrest of the suspects. In order to disperse the unruly crowd and restore order, the officers fired warning shots into the air.
The situation was subsequently brought under control, and the officers successfully arrested two suspects.
