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The security personnel, who was guarding the National Cement Company, a subsidiary of the Devki Group, already had a bullet in the chamber, according to police officers who were with the minister at the scene.
Authorities stated that illegal mining activities were being conducted on the land, and the minister had gone there for an inspection.
In a video shared on X, Phiona Nyamutoro is heard questioning why the guards wanted to shoot them.The guards allegedly received orders to fend off anyone approaching the premises. Nyamutoro has requested the police to arrest the directors of the company.
The guards were disarmed and detained. She has also requested a heavy deployment of security in the area.