11 Makerere University students are in police custody following last night’s round up at the campus .
Police arrested the suspected ringleader of the ongoing violent protests at the university .
Gunshots were heard at the campus at night as police moved into Lumumba Hall to identify culprits .
Reports suggest that Makerere Guild on Tuesday attempted to oust the students’ President Gerald Bala’s on grounds of incompetence. Balas supporters however put up a stiff resistance threatening violence.
This turn of events comes high on the heels of a violent strike over the 100% tuition payment policy .
Police deployment remains heavy at the campus.
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