Ugandan politician and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, famously known as Bobi Wine, was allegedly shot in the leg at Bulindo, Uganda.
In a statement on X, his social handle administrator said that Bobi Wine is currently receiving treatment.
Bobi Wine’s admin further promised to share more information on his health.
“Our President Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg by police in Bulindo! He’s been rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention. We’ll keep the country updated on his situation,” the statement on X read.
Bobi Wine is a Ugandan activist, politician, singer, lawyer, and actor. He is a former Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda’s Central Region.
Bobi Wine is also the leader of the National Unity Platform political party.
In June 2019, he announced his candidacy for the 2021 Ugandan presidential election.
He participated in the 2021 election but lost to the current President, Yoweri Museveni.
Bobi Wine is often outspoken about political and social issues in Uganda, generating some controversy.
The Ugandan opposition leader has on several occasions rallied Kampala residents to protest in what he termed poor infrastructure, among others.
