Ugandan MP Denies Attack Claims, Says Police Killed 10 at His Home

Butambala County legislator Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has rejected police accusations that he led an attack on officers. Authorities claimed Kivumbi mobilized supporters to assault police with machetes. The MP strongly denies this charge. He states the violence began as a security operation at his private residence. Kivumbi says this police action resulted in the deaths of approximately ten people. The incident has caused significant tension in the district. Investigations into the conflicting accounts are likely.