13-year-old girl killed by Policeman over curfew violation

Esther Naula, a 13-year-old Primary five pupil of Namunasa Primary School in Mazimasa Sub-county, was shot dead on Saturday in Nampologoma Trading Center while on her way home. The Ugandan Police is investigating the killing of the 13-year-old girl, who was allegedly shot dead by a police officer enforcing the curfew. The locals report that he was drunk at the time of the incident and He, however, accused residents of defying presidential directives on Covid-19 and opened fire.

Mr Wairagala the father of the deceased said, “I cannot believe that my beloved daughter was killed by a police officer who is supposed to protect people and their property.”