Summary:
- Elly Maate, the Kigezi region Police spokesperson, confirmed the incident and identified the victim as Rashid Mwesigwa, who is currently admitted to Rushoroza Health Center IV in Kabale Municipality.
KABALE: A police constable attached to Buhara Police Station in Buhara Sub County, Kabale District, allegedly shot and injured a man after he was threatened with a panga (machete).
Elly Maate, the Kigezi region Police spokesperson, confirmed the incident and identified the victim as Rashid Mwesigwa, who is currently admitted to Rushoroza Health Center IV in Kabale Municipality.
According to Maate, PC Ronald Ariho shot and injured Mwesigwa after the latter attempted to attack him with a panga. PC Ariho had been on official duty to arrest Mwesigwa, who was wanted for criminal trespass and malicious damage, having ignored multiple summonses. The incident occurred on Monday around 4:40 p.m. at Kigugo village, Buhara Sub County, Kabale District.
Maate explained that upon arrival, the officer peacefully called Mwesigwa and explained his rights. However, Mwesigwa became violent, grabbing a panga with the intention of attacking the officer, who was armed. Mwesigwa advanced towards PC Ariho, prompting the officer to fire a warning shot into the air. When the warning was ignored, Ariho shot Mwesigwa in the leg to disable him.
The victim was immediately taken to Rushoroza Health Center IV for treatment, while the officer reported a case of threatening violence, which is now under investigation. Maate added that the crime scene is yet to be visited and documented, and the officer’s firearm has been seized as evidence. Relevant statements have been recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.
CUE IN MAATE….ON INCIDENT…….RR/ENG//
