In Uganda, a Member of Parliament named Hassan Kirumira is calling for the government to investigate the shooting of a 28-year-old motorcycle taxi rider, Ronald Jjuuko Kizito, who was killed by a police officer during a national cleaning event. This incident happened on August 29, 2026, when Jjuuko was trying to help with a medical emergency but was stopped for breaking movement restrictions. Kirumira expressed concerns about how the cleaning exercise was enforced, saying that people were not properly informed about the rules. He emphasized that police should protect citizens and criticized the use of live ammunition during such events. He urged the government to take action against the police officer involved and to provide financial support to Jjuuko's family, who are now struggling after his death. The government, represented by Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Nakadama, acknowledged the tragedy and stated that an investigation is underway. She also mentioned that guidelines for the cleaning exercise will be shared with the public soon.
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