Police in western Uganda have arrested the king of Rwenzururu, Charles Wesley Mumbere, over clashes between police and militia which killed at least 55 people, in the region on Sunday. Security forces stormed his palace amid claimed that he, King Mumbere, was harbouring fighters in his palace.
The King, who is being accused of inciting violence in the region, has been denied movement after records emerged that at least 14 police officers and 41 militants have died in the violent clash.
Meanwhile, a Ugandan government’s spokesperson, Shaban Bantariza , has accused the militia of seeking to break away from the Ugandan government.
The King, who is being accused of inciting violence in the region, has been denied movement after records emerged that at least 14 police officers and 41 militants have died in the violent clash.
Meanwhile, a Ugandan government’s spokesperson, Shaban Bantariza , has accused the militia of seeking to break away from the Ugandan government.