Police and other security agencies have started investigating the murders that happened on Tuesday morning at Kisota- Kulambiro involving Gen Katumba Wamala.
According to police ,the incident happened at around 8; 47am- 8-58am along the Kisota –Kulambiro Road, Nakawa Division in the Kampala District
The Toyota Land Cruiser under Reg No.H4DF2138 was attacked and Nantogo Brenda, a 26-year-old, and Kayondo Haruna, the driver died on spot.
Gen Katumba Wamala sustained injuries to the arm and was rushed to Medipal International Hospital where his condition was stabilized.
The fourth occupant, a bodyguard identified as SGT Khalid Koboyoit survived with no injuries.
Gen Paul Lockech the deputy police spokesperson says the assailants who were 4 in number were riding on two motorcycles with concealed number plates, pulled up next to Gen Katumba Wamala’s car and shot several bullets.
He adds that investigations have commenced.
”A team of experts from the directorate of CID and Forensic are thoroughly documenting the scene for traces of evidence. At this stage we attribute the shooting to 4 armed assailants, who managed to escape from the scene. The exact motivation towards the targeted shooting is not yet established.” he states
Lockech says this is organized crime aimed at destroying the prevailing peace.
” We are, however, confident that we shall identify the suspects and take very resolute enforcement action against them in accordance with the law. And further warn those individuals and groups already drawn into these acts of terrorism, that we shall definitely track them down for further prosecution in the courts of law.”Lockech added
He has appealed to the public and anyone with surveillance videos to contact Kira Road Police on 0714667787/0714667789.
