Anger after envoy assaults woman traffic officer

Ugandans took to social media Sunday to vent their anger following the circulation of a video clip of alleged assault on a woman traffic officer by an envoy to a neighbouring country.

The envoy, a retired military officer, was caught in the act together with his security guards.

It was reported that a scuffle ensued after the officer allegedly tried to stop the vehicle in which the envoy was travelling for breaking traffic rules.

The diplomat's vehicle had allegedly made a U-turn in the middle of the road.

Uganda People Defence Force (UPDF) spokesman Richard Karemire later apologised via Twitter before saying investigations were underway to establish the facts of the matter.

“We have been informed of the incident involving a Police traffic sergeant and UPDF military police soldiers. It is regrettable and apologies to our Police sister. UPDF and UPF are establishing the facts findings will guide actions to be take,” Brig Karemire tweeted.

However, most social media users, including police officers, condemned the incident calling upon concerned authorities to bring the errant retired soldier and his guards to book.

Police Chief Political Commissar Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Asan Kasingye tweeted saying: "I remember one day he was demoted for slapping the OC Station Jinja Rd ASP Tumusiime in 1989."