Police are holding Saul Ssimbwa, the Deputy Buvuma District Internal Security Officer-ISO for assaulting Henry Nsubuga, a journalist working with the New Vision.
Nsubuga had gone for an interview at the Resident District Commissioner’s office today morning when Ssimbwa assaulted him.
According to Nsubuga, the deputy DISO found him seated on the verandah of the RDC, awaiting an interview, and questioned about his presence.
Initially perceiving it as a joke, Nsubuga was taken aback when Ssimbwa suddenly grabbed him by the neck and in the ensuing struggle, Nsubuga fell to the ground, where Ssimbwa proceeded to kick him twice in the back.
Patrick Mubiru, the Buvuma Deputy Resident District Commissioner, regretted the incident, saying that they have already contacted their superiors to ensure appropriate disciplinary measures against Ssimbwa.
Mubiru revealed that this is not the first time Ssimbwa has assaulted people seeking assistance at the RDC’s office, citing a previous incident involving an elderly woman.
Nsubuga is receiving medical attention at Buvuma Health Center VII. Julius Nyonjo, the attending medical officer, confirmed that the assault caused soft tissue injuries to Nsubuga’s back, encompassing damage to muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
