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Messy politics: 22 years struggle with a bullet in my body

Peter Wamukota at his Nalongo village home in Mt. Elgon displays x-ray results showing a bullet lodged in his foot 25 years ago in what he alleged was a plot to finish him due to his political stand against the regime then. PHOTO: CHRISPEN SECHERE

February 27, 1994 remains a dark day in my life as I had to battle with three police officers whose aim was to end my life.

Their attempts to kill me, by spraying me with over 10 bullets, bore no fruit even though eight bullets ended up hitting my left leg.

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