Pictorial: Security turns Kyagulanyi's proud moment into bitter end

The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi's visible joy of getting nominated as a presidential candidate came to an abrupt end after got arrested immediately after receiving the Electoral Commission nod.

 

Kyagulanyi stands in bewilderment after police blocked his procession to Kamwokya to allegedly launch his campaign manifesto

After his nomination, police ordered Kyagulanyi to disembark from his vehicle into a police van in an attempt to forcefully drive him home in Magere, Gayaza. As a result, the officers smashed the windscreen of Kyagulanyi's vehicle and wrestled with his security and supporters who tried to prevent the officers from taking their candidate. Photojournalist NICHOLAS BAMULANZEKI captured the 38-year-old's nomination journey that ended in tears for the presidential candidate.

 

Heavily armed security made both the army and police were deployed to block Kyagulanyi's supporters from holding a procession

Journalists and supporters of Bobi Wine scamper to safety after police fired teargas 

Journalists got a fair share of tear gas as police battled Bobi Wine's supporters who were in a celebratory mood

The determined youth engaged security in prolonged running battles 

A security-conscious woman capturing the events on her mobile phone while hiding under a stationary truck 

An irritated Kyagulanyi attempts to reason with the security officers

A youth holding a Ugandan flag while standing atop of Kyagulanyi's home fence wall

Kyagulanyi was forcefully driven to his home by police after nomination 

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