Breaking: Security guard shoots colleague to death in Kampala after slight disagreement
A security guard has shot his colleague to death following a slight misundrstanding.
The deceased has been identified as John Mujumba, 25.
The incident happened at 12:30pm this afternoon in Kalule Zone, Lukuli Parish, Makindye Division.
The police say the suspecte shooter has been identified as Peter Ochoroi, 26.
They all worked for Capital Guards and Patrol.
According to initial reports, the two individuals had been sharing a rented room provided by the company. Both guards were armed with SAR semi-automatic rifles, each loaded with five rounds of ammunition. Their assigned duty was to provide security during nighttime, as per their supervisor’s instructions.
Breaking: Security guard shoots colleague to death in Kampala after slight disagreement
Eyewitnesses reported hearing an argument between the two guards, conducted in a language they did not understand. Shortly thereafter, a gunshot was heard originating from the same room.
Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says that the victim was immediately rushed to Mulago Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
During the investigation, Owoyesigyire says that two rifles were discovered at the scene.
“Two small magazines, capable of holding five rounds each, were also recovered near the firearms. Additionally, two sets of company uniforms were found in the room.”
Preliminary findings indicate that the victim sustained a gunshot wound to the forehead, resulting in profuse bleeding.
At this stage, Owoyesigyire says the motive behind the incident remains unclear and is currently under investigation.
“Efforts are underway to gather additional information about both the victim and the suspect through their employer, the security company. Furthermore, the postmortem report from Mulago City Mortuary will be obtained, and the exhibited firearms and cartridge case will be submitted to a ballistic expert for analysis. The primary objective of the ongoing inquiry is to locate and apprehend the suspect. We urge the public to cooperate with law enforcement and provide any relevant information that may assist in the investigation,” Owoyesigyire says.
Breaking: Security guard shoots colleague to death in Kampala after slight disagreement
