This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
On August 7, 2019, Ugandan musician and opposition leader Bobi Wine called on police to investigate the death of one of his supporters who died from injuries sustained during torture by unknown abductors.
The victim, an entertainer known by the stage name Zigy Wyne, was found missing an eye and two fingers after being dumped outside a hospital. He was hospitalized for a week before his death on Sunday.
Wine's statement alleged that supporters of his People Power movement have been targeted by state agents.
Joel Ssenyonyi, a spokesman for People Power, stated that until police find contrary evidence, the group presumes the torture was politically motivated.
Police spokesman Fred Enanga assured the public that police are investigating and urged the victim's relatives to provide information to authorities.
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