Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was injured on September 3, 2024, during a confrontation with police in Bulindo Town, Kira Municipality. The incident occurred as Bobi Wine was returning from a thanksgiving event organized by George Musisi, a lawyer affiliated with his National Unity Platform (NUP) party.
According to reports, the scuffle erupted when Bobi Wine and his supporters attempted to hold a procession despite police warnings to refrain from doing so. The police claim that the injury was accidental, stating that Bobi Wine stumbled while getting into his vehicle. However, Bobi Wine and his team insist that he was deliberately targeted and shot by the police, leading to his injury.
Bobi Wine was immediately taken to Nsambya Hospital for treatment
The incident has sparked further tensions between the opposition leader and Ugandan authorities, with an investigation promised to clarify the circumstances surrounding the injury​.
Bobi Wine is reported to be in stable condition following his injury. After being rushed to Nsambya Hospital in Kampala, he received immediate medical attention for the wound on his lower left leg. While the situation was tense and concerning, his condition stabilized as he received care. Further updates are expected as he continues to recover​.
