By Vanansio Mbabazi-kakogoso
in Kabale
Three police officers attached to Katuna police post are admitted in
Rugarama hospital after they were injured during a scuffle when they
had gone for an arrest.
The victims had gone to arrest Adriani Tinabo a habitual criminal of
Busangano village Kyasano parish Rubaya sub county Kabale district who
on several occasions becomes aggressive and threatens to kill some
family members.
The three are; Assistant inspector of police Kenneth Muhumuza, Police
constable Chris Mwesigye and a law enforcement officer Gadi Twihomwe
all of Katuna police station.
It’s alleged that this morning at around 6:00Am while they had gone to
affect an arrest of the suspect from his home, not knowing he was
aware and ready with a spear outside the house, he speared Muhumuza in
the right thigh, as they struggled to disarm him, Gadi was injured in
the left shoulder and Chris was injured in the foot by a stray bullet.
The Kigezi region police spokesperson Elly Maate says that the suspect
was arrested and the injured rushed to hospital where their lives are
out of danger. He however calling on the public to cooperate with
officers on duty, and police is investigating and on evidence he will
be produced before court to answer charges accordingly.