Uganda police has revealed that they are investigating the sudden death of human rights activist Barbara Allimadi that occurred yesterday at her home in Kiwatule, a Kampala suburb.
A statement signed by SP Patrick Onyango reads that; “Police in Kiwatule are investigating a case of sudden death that happened last night.
“The case was reported by one Wakibra Harry a resident of Kiwatule at around 2000hrs.
“Its alleged that Wakibra Harry reported the discovery of a lifeless body of one Allimadi Ann Barbara, aged 48 years, Coordinator of Alliance for National Transformation, Foreign Envoy and a resident of Kiwatule.
“The scene was visited by a team of detectives who examined the area and recorded statements from the witnesses around.
“Police preliminary findings indicates that the deceased lived alone in her own house.
“The findings indicate that the deceased was found lying straight on her stomach with straight legs. The lying body shows she could have been in pain during her last breath.
“There is no sign of struggle or injuries on the body.
The body was taken to City mortuary Mulago for post-mortem as investigations continues.”
Barbara Allimadi has been famously known for having engineered the famous 2012 bra demonstrations that rocked Kampala.
At the time of her death, she has been serving as the International Affairs Secretary for Alliance For National Transformation that is let by Rtd Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu.