SIRONKO-(MaraviPost)-Uganda Police have dismissed claims that a National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter was shot during the party’s campaign activities in Sironko District.

The individual, identified as Lubulwa Hamza, sustained a head injury during a scuffle after resisting arrest, not from gunfire, according to police.

Hamza was driving recklessly, ignored orders to stop after overtaking the convoy of NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), and nearly caused an accident, prompting his interception.

Authorities insist there is no medical evidence of a gunshot wound and have urged the public to remain calm as investigations continue.

The incident has sparked rising tensions ahead of the 2026 elections, with conflicting accounts from NUP supporters and police.

Elgon Region Police spokesperson SP Rogers Taitika emphasized that allegations of a shooting are false and unsupported by clinical evidence.