Luwero police are holding an aspiring LC I Chairperson for allegedly assaulting the campaign agent of his rival in the ongoing village voter registration exercise.
The suspect, John Kiggundu, is contesting for the LC I Chairperson seat in Migadde Village, Katikamu Sub-county.
He was arrested after allegedly attacking Abdul Katende, the village Defence Secretary and campaign agent for the incumbent LC I Chairperson, Ahamada Mutyaba.
According to Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, the incident occurred during the voter registration exercise after Kiggundu reportedly confiscated the village voter registration book, claiming that non-residents were being unlawfully registered to vote in favour of his rival.
Twiineamazima says, Katende attempted to stop Kiggundu from taking the register, prompting a scuffle during which Kiggundu allegedly assaulted him, leaving him injured.
Officers from Lukomera Police Post responded to the scene, arrested Kiggundu, and rushed Katende to a nearby health facility for treatment. Kiggundu has since been transferred to Luwero Central Police Station, where he is being held on allegations of assault.
By URN
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