Summary:
- The suspect was swiftly apprehended by armed police officers at Saaza Playground polling station, under the command of Kigezi Region Police Commander Ibrahim Saiga on Friday.
KISORO: Police in Kisoro District have arrested an unidentified male in his 20s who attempted to forcefully enter the voting area without being read in the voters register in Kisoro Municipality.
The suspect was swiftly apprehended by armed police officers at Saaza Playground polling station, under the command of Kigezi Region Police Commander Ibrahim Saiga on Friday. He was taken to Kisoro Central Police Station at 11:40 a.m. while the registrar was still reading names of eligible voters.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, condemned the incident and advised voters to adhere to the voting guidelines. Maate stated that the suspect had been warned multiple times against entering the voting area illegally, but he disregarded the warnings.
According to Maate, the suspect will be held in custody until the voting process is completed.
CUE IN MAATE…ON THE ARREST…ENG//
Meanwhile, voters defied the scheduled voting time set by NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi. Voting was originally set to occur between 11:00 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. across all polling stations in the district. However, in most polling stations, voting began at 12:00 p.m.
By the end of the day, voters will select the NRM flag bearer for the Woman MP position in Kisoro District. Candidates include Akifeza Grace Ngabirano, Mbonye Hellen, Igiraneza Winfred Faith, Irakunda Jemimah, Rose Kabagyeni, Kitentera Blessed, Irene Mahirwe, and Nirere Fancy Brenda.
The elected candidate will succeed the late Sarah Mateke, former State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs and former Woman MP for Kisoro.
