Rukutana, three escorts arrested

Police in Ntungamo district has arrested and detained the State Minister for Labour Mwesigwa  Rukutana.

According to the Uganda Police Deputy Spokesperson, Polly Namaye, Rukutana has been detained with his three escorts following a shooting incident in Ruhama, Ntungamo district.

Police say, one person was seriously injured and a motor vehicle damaged. 

A video clip in which Rukutana is seen seizing a gun to shoot at some people has been circulating on social media since morning.

Several pictures have also been circulating on various forums, showing Rukutana wielding a gun.  There are also pictures of the victims who were injured on the head.

Rukutana was by Friday night losing the vote count tally for Rushenyi constituency for which he is the incumbent MP, against challenger Naome Kabasharira.