Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, the President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, has reportedly been shot.
The incident was brought to light through a post by the administrators of Bobi Wine's official Facebook page.
According to the Facebook post, Bobi Wine was shot in the leg in Bulindo, a suburb of Wakiso.
The post further mentioned that he was quickly rushed to a hospital for urgent medical attention. The news has caused widespread concern among his supporters and has led to a flurry of reactions on social media.
The Facebook post read: "Our President Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg by police in Bulindo! He's been rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention. We'll keep the country updated on his situation."
The situation has been further amplified by a video that is currently trending online. The footage appears to show Bobi Wine being carried into a car by his team, while a police patrol car passes by.
The video has only added to the concerns surrounding the incident, with many questioning the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Bobi Wine, a prominent figure in Ugandan politics, has been a vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni's government. His rise from a popular musician to a political leader has been marked by repeated confrontations with the authorities, including multiple arrests and allegations of torture.
