opposition sprayed with coloured chemical

The rally that had been organized by Free Uganda Now pressure group by opposition political parties Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), Democratic Party (DP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The police had warned the opposition leaders against passing through town and holding the rally in Nsambya with Police Spokesperson Judith Nabakooba arguing that the place was too small to handle the big numbers expected. The police instead proposed the rally to be held at Kololo ceremonial grounds, but the opposition refused.

But the police on Thursday first blocked party leaders Olara Otunu (UPC), Michael Mabikke (SDP) and Mathias Nsubuga (DP) who had just emerged from UPC offices at Uganda House.

Kampala Metropolitan  South Police Commander,  Moses Kafeero tried unsuccessfully to convince the politicians not to proceed, but they could have none of it. When they insisted, the police blocked them and fired teargas and a coloured chemical at the supporters.

Nsubuga said DP President Nobert Mao who was supposed to be with them was under “preventive arrest” at his house in Ntinda after police early this morning besieged the house and refused to let him move.z

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Speaking to the press in Kampala, police spokesperson Judith Nabakooba says they have written to organizers to provide them with assurance that participants shall not break any law though the procession is out completely.

Meanwhile, police has beefed up security all over the city because of the many events which are to take place this week including heroes day ,budget, rally, state of the nation address among others and calls upon Ugandans to cooperate especially in this period of terrorist threats.

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