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Uganda Police Officer Faces Dismissal After Assault and Malicious Damage Conviction

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Ugandan police officer ASP Clive Nsiima is facing dismissal from the Uganda Police Force after being convicted of assault and malicious damage by a police disciplinary court. The incident occurred on October 7, 2025, when ASP Nsiima allegedly slapped a female attendant at a petrol station shop in Kyanja, a Kampala suburb, after she demanded payment for items he and his friend had bought. A viral video of the incident prompted his arrest and detention, and he has since been remanded to prison until October 16, 2025. If he does not appeal the conviction, his case will be presented to the Police Authority, which has the power to dismiss him.

Key Takeaways:

  • ASP Clive Nsiima, a Ugandan police officer, has been convicted of assault and malicious damage by a police disciplinary court for allegedly slapping a female attendant at a petrol station shop in Kyanja, Kampala.
  • The incident occurred on October 7, 2025, and was captured on a viral video that prompted his arrest and detention.
  • ASP Nsiima has been remanded to prison until October 16, 2025, when the court will rule on his application for bail.
  • If he does not appeal the conviction, his case will be presented to the Police Authority, which has the power to dismiss him from the Uganda Police Force.
  • The Police Authority is chaired by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj Gen (Rtd) Kakinda Otafiire, and includes other senior officials such as the Attorney General and the Inspector General of Police.
  • ASP Nsiima's lawyer, Mr Hamaza Kyamanywa, has stated that his client has since reconciled with the complainant, Ms Pellan Atuhumuriize.

Statistics:

  • October 7, 2025: The date of the alleged assault incident.
  • October 10, 2025: The date on which ASP Nsiima appeared in the police disciplinary court.
  • October 16, 2025: The date on which the court will rule on ASP Nsiima's application for bail.
  • A viral video: Captured the alleged assault incident, prompting ASP Nsiima's arrest and detention.

Sources:

  • "Uganda police officer faces dismissal after assault and malicious damage conviction". (Source: The Observer, n/a)
  • "Police officer remanded in jail for allegedly slapping petrol station attendant". (Source: Daily Monitor, n/a)

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