Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson Brig. Richard Karemire has said that they looking into an incident caught on camera in which a traffic officer identified as Esther Namaganda was assaulted by soldiers led by Major General Matayo Kyaligonza.
It is alleged that the officer had stopped Maj.Gen. Kyaligonza’s car after the driver reportedly made a wrongful U-turn. It’s also been reported that a journalist who caught the incident in Seeta, Mukono on camera was assaulted by the military officers.
“We have been informed of the incident involving a Police traffic Sergeant and UPDF military Police Soldiers. It is very regrettable and apologies to our Police Sister.UPDF and UPF are establishing the facts .Findings will guide action to be taken,” said Karemire.
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