Gov't investigates minister Kibuule assault claims

Government has launched investigations into assault claims against water state minister, Ronald Kibuule.

"Government is concerned about the reported incident. The matter of Hon Kibuule is being investigated to establish the truth and action will be taken according to the facts collected," Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda said.

The Premier made the remarks on Thursday on the sidelines of a Cabinet retreat in Kampala.

Minister Kibuule is alleged to have assaulted a female security guard, Hellen Obul, at Stanbic bank Mukono branch.

Women rights activists and the opposition party (DP) have called for Kibuule's resignation over the matter but the minister denies the allegations.