“I Will Not Be Silenced”: Rukungiri LC5 Aspirant Angello Twinomuhangi Breaks Silence After Brutal Attack
RUKUNGIRI — Rukungiri District LC5 aspirant Angello Twinomuhangi on Thursday vowed to continue his political journey despite surviving what police describe as an attempted assassination, an incident that has heightened fears over political intolerance ahead of the 2026 elections.
Speaking at at Nyakibale Hospital where he is currently hospitalized , Twinomuhangi recounted the terrifying experience that left him bound, gagged, and abandoned near Minera Bridge in Nyarushanje Sub-county. He was discovered late at night by members of the public who alerted authorities after noticing a parked vehicle and a man struggling for help.
The aspiring district chairperson was found with his hands tied behind his back using a cable, and a piece of cloth forced into his mouth—signs that suggested a deliberate attempt to silence him. Police later confirmed that the case is being investigated as attempted murder, with inquiries registered at Kebisoni Police Station.
Twinomuhangi described the attack as a direct threat to democratic participation, saying violence should never be a tool for settling political competition. He urged his supporters to remain calm and law-abiding, stressing that fear would not derail his mission to serve the people of Rukungiri.
The attack comes at a sensitive time, as political activity intensifies across the district. Twinomuhangi had earlier participated in the NRM primaries, where he lost to Andrewson Charles Katebire, before choosing to contest as an independent candidate—an announcement that had energized his supporters.
Local leaders and residents have since condemned the attack, calling on security agencies to ensure the safety of all aspirants regardless of party affiliation. Many fear that failure to bring perpetrators to justice could set a dangerous precedent as campaigns gain momentum.
Police say investigations are ongoing and have appealed to the public for any information that could help identify those behind the attack.
