East African Gazette
Kampala
Police in Wakiso are investigating a case of suspected murder by shooting that happened at Nakitokolo cell, Kyengera town council.
The suspect killer was identified as Joseph at Niwampeire, a security guard of Security Plus (U) Ltd, while the victim was identified only as Gift Ainembabazi.
The exact motive behind the shooting remains unknown.
However, police suspect it to be a love triangle involving Nuwampeire and his brother Felix Ayebazibwe, also a guard with the same security company who were suspected to be falling for the same girl.
It’s alleged that on March 21, 2024 at about 07:30 hours Nuwampeire armed with an SAR rifle, left his beat for a distance of about 100m to the road coming from Westgate Primary School at Nakitokolo cell and waylaid Ainembabazi on her way from dropping children at school.
He allegedly shot her in the stomach before turning the gun to shoot himself on the lower jaw.
The deputy Kampala Metropolitan spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire said police were notified and immediately visited the scene.
The two were rushed for medication where the victim was pronounced dead. Police recovered three suspected cartridge casings, the SAR Rifle and other forensic evidence items were collected from the crime scene for analysis.
Owoyesigyire said relevant statements were also recorded from eyewitnesses and inquiries are still ongoing.