Police in Rubanda District have arrested two men accused of assaulting a campaign agent of the Minister of Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi and vandalizing his campaign posters in Kabugu Village, Bushura Parish, Hamuhambo Town Council.
The suspects, Bruno Ndamwesiga and Isaac Ainebyona, both residents of Kabugu Village, allegedly attacked Danavence Tumwebaze, a 68-year-old supporter and campaign agent of the Minister.
The first incident occurred on June 29, 2025, at around midnight when the suspects reportedly stormed Tumwebaze’s residence, threw stones at her rooftop, and issued threats to set her house on fire.
A second, more violent, incident was reported on July 5, 2025, around 3:00 PM. Ainebyona is accused of forcefully entering Tumwebaze’s home, tearing down a campaign poster of Minister Musasizi, breaking household items, and physically assaulting her before fleeing.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the arrests, noting they followed a targeted operation led by Rubanda District Police Commander, Barugahare Abel Kyooto.
He stated that the motive behind the assault appears to be politically driven, coming amid intensified campaign activities ahead of the general elections.
Maate urged residents to report any incidents of violence or intimidation and emphasized that political violence will not be tolerated.
