Army, police quell Bobi Wine protests in Kampala
A UPDF soldier uses a bucket to extinguish fire in the middle of Old Kira Road in Kamwokya. Photo by Michael Kakumirizi
A joint force of UPDF soldiers and police officers were Thursday deployed in several parts of Kampala city to quell protests following the cancellation of
Bobi Wine concert: Police fire tear gas to disperse revellers from One Love Beach
In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Police and soldiers were deployed at the beach
at Love Beach in Busabala, Wakiso District.
In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Police and soldiers were deployed at the beach owned and operated by the musician cum politician. They cordoned the concert venue and arrested Bobi Wine's employees.
Nevertheless, Bobi Wine's fans flocked the venue only to be sent off by the security forces.
A group of people used burning car tyres and logs to block the Old Kira Road in Kamwokya.
Similar protests were reported in Katwe opposite Equity Bank.
However, armed security personnel responded and dispersed them.
One of the bonfires in the middle of Old Kira Road in Kamwokya. Photo by Michael Kakumirizi
