Uganda, March 14 -- Jinja road police commander has been suspended after he allegedly had domestic violence related issues that resulted into the shooting of his ex-wife two weeks ago.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Julius Ahimbisibwe's ex-wife sustained injuries after the shooting.

In a message sent by the police director of Human Resource Administration, Brig Jesse Kamunanwire to all police units, SSP Julius Ahimbisibwe's suspension is due to pending investigations.

Brig Kamunanwire replaced SSP Ahimbisibwe with Superintendent of Police (SP) Patrick Opio as the commander of Jinja Road Police Station.

SP Opio has been the DPC for Kagadi District.

SP Hussein Mugalura, who has returned from intermediate course, has been appoint...