Uganda’s Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Injured in Shooting Incident

Uganda's main opposition leader, Bobi Wine, was shot and seriously injured by security agents in Kampala. The incident occurred in a northern suburb, his party announced. Wine, also known as Robert Kyagulanyi, has emerged as a significant challenger to longstanding President Yoweri Museveni. Police have yet to comment on the matter.

Uganda's main opposition leader, Bobi Wine, was shot in the leg and seriously injured by security agents in a northern suburb of Kampala on Tuesday, as confirmed by his political party.

Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has recently risen as a formidable opponent to President Yoweri Museveni, who has governed Uganda for nearly four decades. "Security operatives have made an attempt on the life of President @HEBobiwine. He was shot in the leg and seriously injured," declared the National Unity Platform (NUP) in a post on the X platform.

Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.

(With inputs from agencies.)