Summary:
- According to a police statement, the traffic officer was first intimidated and then assaulted by the suspect after requesting her driving permit.
KAMPALA: Police in Kampala arrested a woman on Friday for allegedly assaulting a traffic officer from Jinja Road Police Station.
The officer, whose name has been withheld, had attempted to stop a white Toyota Land Cruiser, registration number UBM 439T, driven by the suspect, identified as Mercy Timbitwire Bashisha.
The incident occurred after Bashisha allegedly caused an accident on Friday at 11:55 a.m.
According to a police statement, the traffic officer was first intimidated and then assaulted by the suspect after requesting her driving permit.
The suspect also allegedly confiscated the officer’s EPS gadget and two mobile phones.
“She is currently in detention as investigations continue,” the police said.
Police further noted that despite several signals, the motorist refused to stop and continued driving while using her phone.
“After catching up with her at the Lugogo traffic lights, she allegedly parked at the Uganda Manufacturers Association and locked her vehicle,” the statement added.
