Police probe attack on singer Chris Evans
Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, confirmed that Chris Evans was waylaid by unknown people at Lugunjja, Lubaga Division, using unspecified weapons. FILE PHOTO
What you need to know:
- Attacks on musicians and music producers have of recent become anonymous with latest victim being music legend, melodist and vocalist Mowzey Radio who was killed following a bar brawl.
- Late last year, young and talented music producer Dans Kumapeesa was hit with a dump-bell that sent him to death.
KAMPALA. Kampala Metropolitan police have embarked on the hunt for thugs that waylaid local singer Chris Evans.
On Monday night, Chris Evans was beaten by unknown thugs before they vanished with his vehicle.
Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, confirmed that the musician was waylaid by unknown people at Lugunjja, Rubaga Division, using unspecified weapons.
“True the musician was attacked by criminals and we have started our investigations to establish the attackers. He has told us his vehicle was taken and our officers are tracing it,” Mr Owoyesigyire said.
Police said the musician was receiving treatment at Mengo hospital. Chris Evans is known for his soothing love music which includes songs like Ndikusasulaki, Silitagala, Mulungi and Rihana.
Attacks on musicians and music producers have of recent become common with latest victim being music legend, melodist and vocalist Mowzey Radio who was killed following a bar brawl.
Late last year, young and talented music producer Danz Kumapeesa was hit with a dumbbell. He later died from the wounds he sustained.
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