A police officer manning the entrance of High Court in Mbale District, Uganda, suddenly collapsed during the hearing of a land dispute case on Thursday, December 21, 2017.
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The incident disrupted court proceedings as court attendants rushed out to catch a glimpse of the collapsed police officer.
The trial judge, Justice Suzan Okalanuy, reportedly had to prematurely adjourn the dramatic court session.
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“This is the first time to see this happening in my court. I have to adjourn the session in order to check on my bodyguard,” terrified Okalany said.
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He was rushed to hospital by his colleagues and is reportedly recuperating from the ordeal.
Reports in the Uganda press say the police officer looked sick when he reported on duty.