The death toll arising from violent protests in Kampala has risen to seven with 40 people seriously injured.
The protest began on Wednesday following the arrest of Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, a spokesperson reported to the BBC.
Bobi Wine was bundled into the police van at a campaign rally in the east of the country on Wednesday after police arrested him on the ground that he had drawn a crowd larger than the 200 people recommended by the Electoral Commission, as part of a Coronavirus prevention measure.
Police have still not explained the cause of the deaths or the nature of the injuries of the protesters.
Graphic videos and photos shared on social media showed several people lying in the streets covered in blood, allegedly shot dead.
An Uganda Red Cross statement said their frontline workers had assisted 11 people with gunshot wounds.
Meanwhile, opposition presidential candidates have suspended their campaigns, calling for fellow contestants to be released.
Retired army generals Mugisha Muntu and Henry Tumukunde have demanded that police stop violence against candidates and the public.
Campaign events for several opposition candidates have been interrupted by the police.
Mr. Robert’s lawyers say he is yet to be charged.
