Police to foot medical bills of 2-year-old hit by stray bullet 

Uganda Police Force (UPF) has committed to foot the medical bills of a two-year-old ltakabir Kyakuhaire who was hit by a stray bullet in Hoima city recently.

The minor from Bulemwa village has since been referred to Mulago National Referral hospital for specialized medical attention. Kyokuhaire was injured last week on Tuesday afternoon when flying squad operatives from the Albertine regional police headquarters opened fire as they pursued suspected vehicle thieves who were travelling in a Toyota Wish, registration number UBB 533X.

The stray bullet hit the minor in the head, critically injuring him. He was rushed to destiny medical centre for medical attention before being referred to Mulago hospital after his condition deteriorated. 

Julius Hakiza, the Albertine Region police spokesperson said that the police are ready to meet all the medical bills of the injured child. Hakiza says the police are currently liaising with the victim’s family to ensure that he gets appropriate medical attention. 

However, the minor’s father, Ashraf Kyakuhaire, says that to date they have not yet received any financial assistance from the police yet his child is in a lot of pain.