Yesterday 12th May 2024, Hon Mwijukye Francis, a member of Parliament representing the Buhweju constituency survived being killed by hired Kanyamas, who thumped him into a pulp.
According to to the deputy mayor, Doren Nyanjura via X-platform, Mwijukye was attacked by a group of land grabbers.
"have just talked to Hon Mwijukye Francis who is currently admitted at a health facility in Mbarara city after sustaining deep cuts on the head by panga-wielding Kanyamas. The Kanyamas are under the command of Edwin Burimbare who wants to grab land belonging to Rwamanyare Catholic Church in Buhweju.
The Kanyamas armed with Pangas dispersed the congregation during prayers! Seven people sustained injuries including Kyarisima, a journalist with TV West who was severely beaten and his cameras destroyed"- Nyanjura.
The Hon Mwijukye Francis mp wait for Buziima has been attacked by a group of land grabbers today in Rwanyamabare Nyakishana sub-county and was hit by stones and injured.
Police evacuated him and is now admitted to receiving treatment. The supporters of Hon and the public should remain calm as the police continue to hunt the culprits.
More details will be communicated in due course.
Deo Atuhaire Omuhatizi LCV Chairperson-Buhweju District
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