TOP STORY: Police Launch Manhunt for Nameere After Assault and Robbery of Fellow Museveni Advisor
NATIONAL — A striking incident has emerged involving two presidential advisors, as the police intensify efforts to locate Justin Nameere, the NRM flag bearer for Masaka City Woman MP, and her husband. They stand accused of assaulting and robbing fellow Museveni advisor Jennifer Nakangubi, popularly known as Full Figure, along Kyadondo Road in Kampala on Friday
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, Full Figure reported that Nameere and her husband attacked her, making off with her mobile phone and approximately Shs 500,000. Her statement has been recorded, witnesses have been identified, and investigators are working to track down the suspects
The dispute between Full Figure and Nameere is rooted in internal divisions within the ruling party. Both women are presidential advisors who aligned with opposing camps in the NRM’s Central Region CEC elections: Nameere backed Moses Karangwa, while Full Figure supported Haruna Kasolo. Kasolo emerged victorious, but Karangwa’s camp alleged vote-rigging—a feud that spilled into social media and now, tragically, into physical violence
Viral footage of the incident shows Full Figure being beaten by two men. In the video, one man is heard saying, “Full Figure has been insulting this lady; her husband gets a buddy, they find Full Figure, beat her up…” while another demands why she was allegedly abusing him
Efforts to contact Nameere and her husband for a response had been unsuccessful by Sunday afternoon
Summary of Key Developments:
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Victim | Jennifer Nakangubi (“Full Figure”), presidential advisor |
| Suspects | Justin Nameere (NRM flag bearer) and her husband |
| Allegation | Assault and robbery — theft of phone and Shs 500,000 |
| Incident Location | Kyadondo Road, Kampala |
| Investigation | Witnesses identified; police pursuing suspects; statement recorded |
| Context | Political rivalry following NRM Central Region CEC elections, where Nameere and Full Figure supported opposing candidates |
This incident not only highlights a disturbing personal attack but also underscores the heightened political tensions within the ruling party ahead of elections. The outcome of the police investigation could impact both legal proceedings and political dynamics in the region.
