The Police have on Monday, February 24 denied accusations that their patrol vehicle
knocked down People power supporter, Ritah Nabukenya which led to her death on the way to Hospital.
Ms. Nabukenya a resident of Bunamwaya was on Monday morning knocked down as she went to court where the nascent political organisation had a matter being decided.
People Power leaders including MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine blamed the death on police but Kampala Metropolitan police denied the accusation, saying in a statement that the activist was killed by a boda boda.
“In the accident, motor cycle UEY 675P was trying to overtake our patrol vehicle number UP 4841, but unfortunately, collided with another motorcycle whose registration was not captured immediately because he fled the scene,” said spokesman Fred Enanga.
Accordingly, the deceased was rushed to Mulago hospital by police patrol car after she sustained serious injuries when she fell off the motorcycle.
“We have gotten to learn that Nabukenya Rita succumbed to the injuries she sustained during this accident.
