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Supporters of rival Bukomansimbi South candidates clash at Buwenda Village, several injured

Violence & Conflict Single source Bukomansimbi 2025 (month not reported) Severity: 3/5

Supporters of NRM candidate Bashir Ssemakula and independent candidate Hassan Mukiibi Sserunjoji fought with sticks, sharp objects and stones at Buwenda Village over the removal of campaign posters, according to Nile Post. One Ssemakula supporter was admitted to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital with a head injury he said came from an axe, while a Sserunjoji supporter said a bodyguard hit him on the head. The District Police Commander condemned the clashes and vowed to arrest those involved.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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