KAYUNGA. The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership has accused security personnel of shooting and injuring a party supporter in Kayunga District.
According to Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi, who also doubles as NUP spokesperson, a “middle-aged man” was shot in both legs at Bukoloto–Kayunga while waving at the convoy party presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi .
“He was standing at a distance, waving at our Presidential Candidate as we headed to our first rally in Kayunga. This madness is at another level altogether,” Ssenyonyi posted on X, sharing video of supporters carrying the injured man away from the roadside.
On his part Kyagulanyi blamed the incident on what he described as “shameless criminals in security uniform,” alleging they had fired live ammunition and tear gas in an attempt to disrupt his convoy. “They have shamelessly injured this innocent civilian whose sole crime is none other than supporting us,” he said.
He questioned how long, “these shameless people [will] brutalize and provoke us.”
Police had not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident by press time, and the identity and condition of the injured man remained unclear.
Uganda’s security forces have repeatedly denied targeting opposition supporters, insisting that crowd-control measures are only used when processions turn unlawful.
In previous briefings, police have accused NUP leadership of violating traffic rules during campaigns , holding unauthorised processions in town centres , pelting stones to security personnel and engaging in acts of vandalism during confrontations.
The incident comes amid a contentious electoral environment as campaigns intensify ahead of the January 15 polls .
Both NUP and civil society groups have in recent weeks raised concerns about the use of excessive force during opposition campaign rallies in various parts of the country including Mbarara , Buganda and Busoga regions. The Electoral Commission has advised all candidates to follow campaign guidelines and said it will investigate any confirmed breaches by security agencies or political groups.