Lydia Tumushabe
Lydia Tumushabe is a police spokesperson in Uganda who has been involved in addressing incidents related to political unrest and public safety. Following the recent elections, she was quoted in the media providing the police's perspective on the events surrounding the storming of Muwanga Kivumbi's home, alleging that his supporters had planned to attack local facilities.
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Local police spokesperson Lydia Tumushabe said machete-wielding opposition 'goons' organized by local MP Muwanga Kivumbi attacked a police station.
Ugandan opposition leader ‘forcibly taken,’ party says, as President Museveni nears reelection
Canada· 2026-01-17
Local police spokesperson Lydia Tumushabe provided a different account of the events, claiming that a group of NUP supporters had planned to attack a police station.
Uganda opposition MP says 10 killed at his home by security forces
Kenya· 2026-01-16
Local police spokesperson Lydia Tumushabe provided a different account of the events, claiming that a group of NUP goons had planned to attack a local tally centre.
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