Police is investigating one of it’s own after he shot dead a boda boda cyclist over allegedly refusing to take part in the cleaning exercise during the second National Cleaning day on Saturday in the areas of Ndejje Kanaaba, Katwe Police Division, in Makindye Sabagabo.
According to the Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, preliminary information indicates that police officers from Ndejje Police Station had been deployed to provide security during the National Cleaning Day community exercise in the area.
“It is alleged that a boda boda rider attempted to force his way through a secured area while riding his motorcycle. In circumstances that are now under investigation, the rider was allegedly shot by Police Constable Allan Okello a police officer attached to Ndejje Police Station” he said.
Kituuma noted that the officer has been arrested, and investigations are underway to establish the circumstances under which he discharged his firearm, resulting in the death of the rider.
“The deceased has been preliminarily identified through a National Identification Card as Kizito Ronald Jjuuko, a 38-year-old male adult” he said.
Kituuma expressed condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the deceased on behalf of the force.
“While police officers are legally mandated to maintain public order and protect life and property, any use of force must be lawful, necessary, proportionate, and strictly guided by the law, established police operational procedures, and the prevailing circumstances” he said.
