Police has launched investigations into the death of political activist Barbara Allimadi. Barbara died on Monday according to her brother Milton who announced her death on social media.

“Family and friends, it is with a very heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our sister Barbara Allimadi. Barbara was a much loved sister, aunty and cousin. She was also an activist, a champion of justice and democracy in Uganda. She will be greatly missed. The family ask that the public respect our privacy as we mourn our beloved sister. The family will provide more information in the near future,”Milton wrote.

Police says case was reported to Kiwatule police by one Harry Wakibra, a resident of Kiwatule at around 8pm.

“It is alleged that Harry Wakibra reported the discovery of a lifeless body of one Allimadi Ann Barbra, 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,” Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson Mr Patrick Onyango said on Tuesday.

“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 breathe. There is no sign of struggle or injuries on the body,”

The body was taken to City mortuary Mulago for postmortem as investigations continue.

She has been eulogized by different political figures including; Dr Kizza Besigye, Bobi Wine and Mugisha Muntu.
She is known for leading a group of women in 2011 to stage a protest against police brutality. Allimadi and group hit the streets half naked.