Kampala — BUSINESS came to a standstill yesterday when
a mob attacked the convoy of the rival Mufti, Sheikh
Zubair Kayongo, as it moved through Arua town.
The chaos started at about 4:30pm as Kayongo, who
was in tow of about 11 vehicles, made a stop in the
town centre to inquire about the location of Muqtar
Mosque.
The residents directed the convoy to Irshad Mosque,
which also houses the district Khadi's office.
On arriving there, Kayongo was attacked by a mob
which shouted "thieves," "thieves," prompting his
driver to turn the car and flee.
Reports of Kayongo's visit had been circulating in
the region since Monday, which prompted threats from
his rivals.
Muslim leaders in Arua recently declared their
support for Mufti Shaban Mubajje.
The resident district commissioner, Maj. Ibrahim
Abiriga, vowed to bar Kayongo from addressing Muslims
in the area.
He had argued that Kayongo, who is opposed to Mufti
Mubajje, would promote conflict among the Muslims.
Abiriga also threatened to arrest Kayongo, though
no policemen were seen during the chaos yesterday.
Ali Adrama, Kayongo's aide, on Wednesday said his
visit was aimed at explaining the cause of the rift
among Muslims.
Asked to comment about the scuffle, the Arua Khadi,
Sheikh Amin Maga, said Kayongo had not informed them
about his visit.
Kayongo's convoy was later reported to have headed
towards Koboko and Yumbe districts.
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