Kasese Guide Radio
Police arrests Mayor, Division Chairperson over Kilembe Mines Hospital demonstration
9 January 2023, 4:15 pm
By Kyamanduma Patrick
Police in Kasese has arrested ten people suspected to be behind the group of people that have been mobilizing masses to turn up for a peaceful demonstration this morning over deactivating Medicine and essential supplies at Kilembe Mines Hospital.
They include, Chance Kahindo, the Kasese Municipal Mayor and Richard Bomera, Bulembia Division LC3 Chairperson briefly detained at Kasese Police Division, while eight are being held at Kilembe Police post.
Some of the people demonstrating over deactivating Medicine and essential supplies at Kilembe Mines Hospital in Kasese Municipality.
No police comment yet but sources say the leaders were arrested after joining hundreds of community members holding placards in Bulembia Division expressing their dissatisfaction over the transfer of medical supplies from Kilembe Mines Hospital.
Hon. Teddy Kasambangene Kyakimwa, the woman councilor representing Namuhuga and Nyakabingo three wards, an eye witness confirmed the arrest of the political leaders without divulging details.
Mr. Johnson Mutungwanda, the Chairperson Board of Governors Kilembe Mines Hospital, said although police has foiled the demonstration, residents were not happy about government decision.
Ms. Jane Rose Kabasongora, the acting administrator Kilembe Mines Hospital, said they will continue offering service despite heavy deployment.
Details will come in our subsequent news broadcast.