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LC2 poll violence: Four rushed to hospital in Apire Parish, Kwania District

11 August 2026, 10:00 pm

Anna Ekaa, a resident of Bung Village in Apire Parish, Aduku Sub-county, displays deep lacerations reportedly sustained from a tear gas canister. (Photo by Solomon Okabo)

By Solomon Okabo

Four people hospitalised at Aduku Health Centre IV after LC2 election clashes

Four people have been admitted to Aduku Health Centre IV following violent clashes during the LC2 elections in Apire Parish, Aduku Sub-county, Kwania District, on Monday evening.

Those injured and admitted are Anna Ekaa and Ambrose Okello from Bung-Apire, Fred Olam from Teopok, and Tom Ebong from Alongo Omula Village, all in Apire Parish.

The clashes reportedly erupted between supporters of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) and National Resistance Movement (NRM), and involved police officers from Kwania Central Police Station.

Bullets and bullet fragments found at the scene in Apire Parish following a clash between police and local residents. (Photo by Solomon Okabo)

The violence broke out shortly after Kwania Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Abraham Aturu announced the cancellation of the LC2 election.

Anyero Jasper, the LC1 chairperson of Inyer in Apire Parish, said tensions escalated after the RDC announced the cancellation of the NRM primary election.

Anyero Jasper speaks about the violence that followed the cancellation of the LC2 election in Apire Parish – Luo.

Meanwhile, voter Jenty Abura accused RDC Abraham Aturu and District Police Commander (DPC) Paul Kadogo of causing chaos by allegedly attempting to interfere with the voting process.

Jenty Abura speaks about the chaos that disrupted the LC2 election in Apire Parish – Luo.

At the time of filing this report, RDC Aturu was receiving treatment at a hospital in Lira City, while DPC Kadogo was admitted to a health facility in Aduku Town Council.

Kwania District Electoral Officer Sharh Kezia Birungi confirmed that LC2 elections were successfully conducted in 49 parishes across the district. However, the election in Apire Parish was cancelled due to violence and disorder.

Kwania District Electoral Officer Sharh Kezia Birungi speaks about the LC2 elections in Kwania District and the cancellation of the election in Apire Parish.

Moses Odwono, the UPC Party Registrar in Kwania, condemned the clashes and urged political actors and their supporters to respect the law.

He called on aspirants in Apire Parish to resolve their differences peacefully in order to maintain community stability.

Moses Odwono, the UPC Party Registrar in Kwania, speaks about the clashes and calls for peaceful resolution of political differences.

A case of assault and causing grievous harm has been registered against the suspects at Kwania Central Police Station under SD Ref. 40/10/08/2026.