Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has broken her silence following an incident in which a female driver was shot and injured near her residence in Kampala. The incident has attracted widespread public attention and raised questions about the conduct of security personnel attached to high-ranking officials.
In her statement, the Speaker said she was not around at the time the incident happened. She clarified that she had no direct involvement in the events that led to the shooting and only learned about it later after reports started circulating.
The incident reportedly involved a member of her security detail, and authorities have already launched investigations to establish what exactly happened near Mackinnon Road close to her residence.
According to preliminary information, a confrontation occurred between security personnel and a female motorist, which escalated and resulted in the woman being shot and injured. She was later rushed for medical attention.
Police confirmed that a security officer attached to the Speaker’s protection team, identified as Corporal Humphrey Muhanguzi, has been arrested to assist with investigations into the shooting.
The Speaker expressed concern over the incident and said it was unfortunate that such a situation occurred near her home. She emphasized that any harm to civilians must be fully investigated and properly addressed by authorities.
She also extended concern for the injured woman and said she hopes she receives proper medical care and recovers fully from the injuries sustained during the incident.
The shooting has sparked public debate about how security personnel handle civilians around VIP residences. Many people are questioning whether proper procedures and restraint were followed during the incident.
Human rights advocates have called for a transparent investigation, stressing that accountability is important whenever civilians are harmed in encounters involving security forces.
Security analysts have also weighed in, saying bodyguards are trained to protect lives and must apply proportional force in any situation, especially when dealing with unarmed civilians.
Residents near the area expressed shock over the incident, saying they did not expect such a confrontation in a heavily secured neighborhood. Some have called for better coordination between security teams and the public.
The injured woman, whose identity has not yet been officially confirmed, is reported to be a civilian driver who was going about her normal activities at the time of the incident.
Authorities have said investigations are ongoing, with efforts focused on gathering evidence, reviewing witness statements, and reconstructing the sequence of events leading to the shooting.
The Speaker’s office has faced public pressure to respond clearly, with many citizens closely following developments and waiting for official findings from the investigation.
Meanwhile, police have urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information as the case is still under active investigation.
The arrest of the bodyguard has been seen by some members of the public as a sign that authorities are taking the matter seriously and are committed to establishing the truth.
The incident has once again raised concerns about the use of force by security personnel assigned to protect high-profile individuals in Uganda.
As investigations continue, many Ugandans are calling for reforms and stronger oversight to ensure that civilian safety is not compromised during security operations.
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