Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has confirmed an attack on its president, Dr. Ekwaro Obuku. The Association General Secretary, Dr. Muhwezi Muhereza, says Dr. Obuku was attacked at around 8pm as he returned home from work.
“He was mugged at outside his gate. I don’t know whether it’s mugging or beating. That is a fact but he is stable and fine. He is not in danger and we are going to check on him today,” Dr. Muhereza told local news agency, URN.
He however, declined to reveal the location of Dr. Obuku’s home and where he is hospitalised, saying the association will issue a detailed statement on the incident later today.
Luke Oweyesigire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, has confirmed the incident, saying Dr. Obuku was attacked at his gate in Kitikifumba Zone in Kiira Division in Wakiso district as he waited for it to be opened and his phone was robbed.
He also says the thugs robbed the hand bag of Dr. Obuku’s wife identified as Joyce Akiigwa. Dr. Obuku was elected UMA president in September 2017 and expected to serve until 2019. Obuku joined the leadership of UMA in 2013 as publicity and mobilisation secretary.
