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'Massacre' as Uganda election descends into deadly violence - as opposition leader is 'taken away'
At least seven people have been killed as Uganda's presidential election descended into violence, with the opposition party saying their leader had been forcibly taken away.
Posting on X, the party said an army helicopter landed in Bobi Wine's compound, before taking him away to an unknown destination. The country's elections this month have been marred by clashes and look set to extend President Yoweri Museveni's rule into a fifth decade.
Police claim that in the early hours of last night, machete-wielding "goons" were shot dead by security forces in the central town of Butambala. Those killed were supporters of Bobi Wine - who is trailing in the polls and looks set for a landslide defeat.
Authorities claim the mob had attacked a polling station and a police station at around 3am. Local police spokesperson Lydia Tumushabe said the armed group "came in big numbers" and security forces had acted in self defence.
"Police fired in self defence.
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