Police arrested Forum for Democratic Change Presidential candidate Patrick Oboi Amuriat a headed of campaigns at Rubirizi District.
Amuriat was arrested by Bushenyi Police personnel commanded by Komakech at around 10:00 am.
He was intercepted at Omunkombe at the borderline of Rubirizi and Bushenyi districts and forced into a private numbered land cruiser and whisked away. Amuriat is supposed to traverses Rubirizi, Bushenyi and Buhweju districts today.
Martial Tumusiime, Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson says Amuriat is being transported to Mbarara. Martial says Amuriat has been wanted by police since Wednesday when he defied lawful orders.
Amuriat engaged in running battles with police on Wednesday in Mbarara city after police tried to block from accessing the central business centre.
He used a Boda Boda to access the business centre and as he tried to move motorcycle knocked the District Police Commander of Mbarara John Rutagira.
Amuriat has asked his fellow presidential candidates not to call off their campaigns just because he has been arrested.
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