Ibrahim Abiriga Explained

Ibrahim Abiriga (5 June 1956 – 8 June 2018) also known as Abiriga Ibrahim Yusuf Abdalla, was a Ugandan politician and military officer. He was murdered near his home in Matugga, Wakiso District at age of 62.

Political career

He was the elected member of parliament for the Arua Municipality Constituency in the 10th Parliament^[1] from 2016 to 2018.

Death

On 8 June 2018, Abiriga was shot and killed near his home in Kawanda.^{[2] [3]} He was buried on 12 June 2018 in Arua.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Winners and Losers of Uganda Member of Parliament (MPs) elections. 2016-02-19. Blizz Uganda. 2018-06-11. en-US.
2. News: Abiriga shot dead. www.newvision.co.ug. 2018-06-08.
3. News: MP Abiriga, bodyguard gunned down. Ltd. Observer Media. The Observer - Uganda. 2018-06-11. en-gb.
4. Web site: Photos: Abiriga Buried as Museveni Vows to Fight Sectarian Ghosts. 12 June 2018.