Agaba alleged that his property was vandalized by National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, leaving his family homeless. He set himself ablaze while donning yellow attire accusing the NRM of neglecting their supporters.

Reports indicate that Agaba was pushed to the wall after being neglected by his party after his house was allegedly vandalized. It’s alleged that he has sought help from the NRM secretariat for over a year without help hence opting to take his life.

In videos makings rounds on social media, the man is seen covered in fire and later being helped by police officers and motorcycle riders who poured water on him to cool off the fire but sustained serious burn injuries.

Benjamin Agaba, has set himself on fire at the entrance of Uganda’s Parliament building.