Francis Senteza Kalibala was reportedly run over by a military car as Bobi Wine’s convoy drove Ghetto TV journalist Ashraf Kasirye from Masaka to Kampala.
Francis Senteza Kalibala commonly known as Frank was reportedly run over by a military car as Bobi Wine’s convoy drove Ghetto TV journalist Ashraf Kasirye from Masaka to Kampala for further medical attention after he was injured as police dispersed NUP supporters in Masaka.
Among others, many journalists have also left nursing wounds including NTV reporter Ali Mivuli who was hit by a teargas canister fired by Police while NBS TV’s senior Reporter, Daniel Lutaaya also sustained injuries and his now being admitted at Masaka regional referral hospital after the police shot at a Boda Boda he was riding on.
In a speech, Kyagulanyi who could not hold back his disappointed rushed to denounce the brutality. He said Francis was run over by a military police patrol truck Number H4DF 2382 which left him injured and he died moments after reaching Rubaga hospital.
“I regret to announce the death of our security team member Mr Francis Senteza Kalibala also known as Frank. Francis was run over by a military police patrol truck Number H4DF 2382 which had blocked us in Busega as we were taking comrade Kasirye Ashraf for emergency medical attention in Rubaga hospital. Francis passed away a few minutes ago at Rubaga hospital. May your life never perish in vain brother,” he said in a statement on his social media platforms.
On Sunday evening, the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) however, released a statement refuting reports that Francis Senteza Kalibala was run over by a military car.
In a statement, the UPDF spokesperson, Brig Flavia Byekwaso noted that Francis Senteza Kalibala fell off a speeding car registration number UBF 850Z.
“UPDF would like to clarify that the late Senteza Frank, a NUP candidate close protection person was not knocked by a Military Police Vehicle as purported, but rather fell off a speeding Car Reg No UBF 850z (Drone) he tried to jump to but fell off,” Brig Byekwaso tweeted Sunday evening.
Meanwhile, this is not the first time the police and military have aimed at Bobi Wine’s close associates. Similar incidents have happened including in 2018 when they shot dead his driver Yasin Kawuma in the Arua by-elections.
During the ongoing campaigns, notable incidents have also been recorded of the police teargassing and paper spraying at those part of Kyagulanyi’s campaign team including journalists.
