Election violence suspect shot dead in police cells

Police in Kakumiro District are holding a police officer for allegedly shooting dead a suspect who was in custody on allegations of election violence.

John Barugahare, a resident of Kamuli village-Kyakajumbi parish in Kikwaya Sub County was shot dead on Sunday night in Kikwaya police post cell where he was being detained.

One of his close relatives, Mr James Kaberu, said Barugahare had been arrested on allegations of involvement in violence during the January 14 elections.

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Written by Noelyn Nassuuna