Police Officer Accused of Assaulting Petrol Station Attendant Faces Charges

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A police officer in Uganda has been sanctioned to face charges of assaulting a female attendant at a petrol station in Kampala City. The incident was caught on CCTV and sparked widespread outrage, with the police spokesman condemning the action and promising an investigation. The attendant, Ms Pellan Atuhumurize, described the events leading up to the assault, saying the officer and his friend attempted to drive off without paying their bills.

Key Takeaways:

  • ASP Clive Nsiima, a police officer, has been sanctioned to face charges of assaulting a female petrol station attendant in Kampala City.
  • The incident was captured on CCTV and showed the officer slapping the attendant after she prevented him from driving off without paying for items.
  • The police spokesman, Mr Kituuma Rusoke, condemned the action and said police were conducting an investigation.
  • The victim, Ms Pellan Atuhumurize, described the events leading up to the assault, saying the officer and his friend attempted to drive off without paying their bills.
  • A private security guard attached to Tayari Security attempted to stop the attack, but the police officer continued with his aggression.
  • The former Police Chief Political Commissar, Asan Kasingye, said the security guard works for his private security firm and that there is more to the story.
  • Vivo Energy Uganda, the owner of the petrol station, condemned the attack and said it is working with the police to ensure the perpetrator is held accountable.

Statistics:

  • At least three police officers in Uganda have been involved in violent incidents in the past year, including SSP Julius Ahimbisibwe, who was suspected of shooting his ex-wife.
  • ASP Moses Acaye is still on the run after allegedly shooting dead a civilian in February 2024.
  • Constable Charles Bahati is also on the run after shooting a truck driver dead in December 2024.

Sources:

  • The Monitor
  • Daily Monitor
  • Kampala Metropolitan Police
  • Tayari Security
  • Vivo Energy Uganda