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Ibrahim Abiriga

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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

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

Death

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Winners and Losers of Uganda Member of Parliament (MPs) elections". Blizz Uganda. 19 February 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Abiriga shot dead". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  3. ^ Ltd, Observer Media. "MP Abiriga, bodyguard gunned down". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Photos: Abiriga Buried as Museveni Vows to Fight Sectarian Ghosts". 12 June 2018.