Police at CPS Kampala have arrested the driver of a motor vehicle, registration number UAZ 515C Subaru Forester who made a deliberate attempt to run over a traffic officer on Kampala Road.
The incident was captured in a video circulating on social, wherein a traffic Police officer was attempting to stop the vehicle, but instead of complying with the directives, the driver chose to endanger the life of the police officer.
The driver, identified as Mukwaya Issac, attempted to deceive the authorities by pretending to be sick when brought in for interrogation.
However, upon examination, it was determined that he was in normal health and had intentionally inserted the cannula into his hand.
Consequently, Mukwaya was arrested and is being detained at CPS Kampala.
The officer, who narrowly escaped being struck by the vehicle, is Katongole Josam.
The police have filed three charges against Mukwaya:
- Violating traffic lights.
- Reckless driving.
- Attempted murder.
“We urge the general public, particularly motorists, to adhere to the instructions provided by our traffic officers.”Patrick Onyango the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokes person tweeted.
