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Go-Forward coordinator in Sembabule district, Dick Kizza suspects he was attacked because he supports independent presidential candidate, Amama Mbabazi.
The home of the Go-Forward coordinator in Sembabule district, Dick Kizza has been burnt down.
The home was burnt down this morning at about 1am at Dispensary Zone in Sembabule town council.
It alleged that unknown arsonists set ablaze the home on fire before fleeing the scene.
Kizza says he had just returned from the field when he heard someone outside his house. He says moments later, he heard an explosion which triggered fire outside the house.
Kizza adds that seconds later, fire spread around the house. He used the window and escaped unhurt. He says neighbours intervened but they could not save any property.
Kizza suspects he was attacked because he supports independent presidential candidate Amama Mbabazi.
He alleges that a team of National Resistance Movement members in Sembabule led by David Kabanda, the Sembabule district NRM Youth Chairperson have ever threatened him for supporting Mbabazi.
David Kabanda, the Sembabule District Youth Chairperson declined to comment on the matter when contacted.
The Sembabule District Police Commander, Anatoli Katungwesi has confirmed the incident. He says police have started investigating the incident. Nobody has been arrested so far in relation to the fire.
This is the third fire incident in the region. Early this month, unknown people arrested Meddie Kikomeko, another Mbabazi supporter, beat him up and set his vehicle on fire.
Last month, the National Resistance Movement party offices were set on fire over suspected election malpractices.
Police has since arrested 13 NRM members for the fire that burnt their offices. They were released on police bond pending investigations.
The home was burnt down this morning at about 1am at Dispensary Zone in Sembabule town council.
It alleged that unknown arsonists set ablaze the home on fire before fleeing the scene.
Kizza says he had just returned from the field when he heard someone outside his house. He says moments later, he heard an explosion which triggered fire outside the house.
Kizza adds that seconds later, fire spread around the house. He used the window and escaped unhurt. He says neighbours intervened but they could not save any property.
Kizza suspects he was attacked because he supports independent presidential candidate Amama Mbabazi.
He alleges that a team of National Resistance Movement members in Sembabule led by David Kabanda, the Sembabule district NRM Youth Chairperson have ever threatened him for supporting Mbabazi.
David Kabanda, the Sembabule District Youth Chairperson declined to comment on the matter when contacted.
The Sembabule District Police Commander, Anatoli Katungwesi has confirmed the incident. He says police have started investigating the incident. Nobody has been arrested so far in relation to the fire.
This is the third fire incident in the region. Early this month, unknown people arrested Meddie Kikomeko, another Mbabazi supporter, beat him up and set his vehicle on fire.
Last month, the National Resistance Movement party offices were set on fire over suspected election malpractices.
Police has since arrested 13 NRM members for the fire that burnt their offices. They were released on police bond pending investigations.
