Bufumbira North MP Kamara, soldiers among over 10 arrested over attack on Police
“When our officers attempted to rescue the victim, they were assaulted, held at gunpoint, disarmed and Mandali was tied together with the victim in the same vehicle,” Maate said.
Bufumbira North MP John Kamara has been arrested by Police.
KISORO - Police have arrested Bufumbira North MP John Kamara and 13 others after they allegedly attacked Police officers who were responding to a report of assault in Kisoro district.
Police say they have preferred charges of aggravated robbery and abduction against the suspects, who include three UPDF bodyguards.
Kigezi region Police spokesperson Elly Maate said the violence erupted on November 25, 2025, at about 9:00am.
Habyara the Bufumbira, the Bufumbira North Parliamentary candidate, had reported that one of his supporters, Emmanuel Eragena, had been assaulted by Kamara's supporters at Kageyo/Rugabano trading centre.
In response, Samuel Obworot, the officer-in-charge of Nyarubuye Police Station, and Charles Mandali proceeded to the scene to rescue the victim.
Police officers overpowered
Maate said the officers found Eragena tied up and bleeding inside one of Kamara’s vehicles.
“When our officers attempted to rescue the victim, they were assaulted, held at gunpoint, disarmed and Mandali was tied together with the victim in the same vehicle,” Maate said.
A team from Kisoro Central Police Station later intercepted the vehicles involved and escorted them to the station. The MP, his military escorts, and several supporters were arrested.
The suspects currently in custody include:
1. Kamara John
2. Tukamushaba Onesmas, soldier/bodyguard
3. Ahaimbisa Decodmas, soldier/bodyguard
4. Yesho Julius, soldier/bodyguard
5. Turumujuni Dickens, supporter
6. Sabbiti Herbert, supporter
7. Nzabalatuma Innocent, supporter
8. Nsenga Stephen, supporter
9. Dusangiza Innocent, supporter
10. Tumukiza Gad, supporter
11. Tugudime Joseph, supporter
12. Niyonsihama Edson, supporter
13. Nzeyisenga Nicholas, supporter
14. Ndagimana Fred, supporter
Maate confirmed that a firearm belonging to Mandali was recovered and kept as evidence. Police also recovered a mobile phone allegedly robbed from a civilian during the scuffle.
Following the arrests, the District Police Commander convened an emergency district security committee meeting to review the situation and guide further action.
“The victims were rescued and rushed to Kisoro Hospital for treatment, and investigations are ongoing. Police will ensure all perpetrators are brought to book,” Maate said.