Police Arrest 20 Over Attack on MP, Mourners at Former Busiro South MP’s Burial

[Archival Sense]

Police have arrested 20 suspects following an alleged attack on Kibuku County MP Kinobere Hebert and other mourners during the burial of former Busiro South MP Charles Matovu in Kungu Lutale, along Nakawuka Road, on October 25, 2026.

According to police, the attack occurred when a group of suspected National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters allegedly opposed to the presence of mourners perceived to support the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) confronted them.

The attackers reportedly damaged Kinobere’s vehicle, including deflating its tyres, forcing the legislator to flee the scene to avoid harm.

Police officers from Entebbe Division, under Kampala Metropolitan Police South, intervened and secured the affected mourners, including those who had sought refuge.

The 20 suspects were arrested and are being held at Entebbe Police Station as investigations continue.

Police have urged the public to respect mourners regardless of their political affiliation and refrain from violence, intimidation and destruction of property.

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