KAMPALA – A violent confrontation erupted at the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Makerere-Kavule this afternoon, culminating in a joint assault by military and police personnel on party supporters.
The chaos began when a group allegedly led by the controversial Fangone Forest singer, Alien Skin (real name Patrick Mulwana), arrived at the opposition party’s offices. According to eyewitness accounts, the singer’s team was armed with arrows and other traditional weapons.
Tensions quickly boiled over when Alien Skin’s group reportedly pointed arrows at NUP supporters who were present at the headquarters, sparking an immediate and violent altercation between the two factions.
The situation escalated rapidly with the arrival of joint security forces. Rather than disarming the initial aggressors, video footage from the scene shows military and police personnel turning their force on the NUP supporters, beating them with sticks and rifle butts to disperse the crowd. The violent crackdown has drawn sharp criticism from observers and party officials.
The motive for Alien Skin’s visit to the NUP headquarters remains unclear. The singer, known for his hardline public persona and music that often glorifies violence, has not yet issued a public statement on the incident.
This event marks a significant escalation of political tensions in the area and raises serious concerns about the conduct of security forces in managing political gatherings. The NUP is expected to issue a formal statement condemning the actions of both Alien Skin’s group and the state security apparatus.
Police have not yet released an official comment on the incident or announced any arrests related to the initial provocation or the subsequent assault by security forces.
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