A security guard identified as Arode Aijuka attached to Security Plus Ltd has been arrested over murder. This, as the Police at Bugoli and Jinja road investigate a tragic shooting incident that resulted in the loss of a life. According to police, on July 28, 2023, at approximately 9 pm, a distressing altercation occurred between […]
A security guard identified as Arode Aijuka attached to Security Plus Ltd has been arrested over murder.
This, as the Police at Bugoli and Jinja road investigate a tragic shooting incident that resulted in the loss of a life. According to police, on July 28, 2023, at approximately 9 pm, a distressing altercation occurred between a security guard, AIJUKA, employed by Security Plus Ltd, and a businesswoman, Mutesi Zainabu, aged 48, who operated a drinks and merchandise store within Bugolobi Market building.
During the unfortunate confrontation, the police say the security guard allegedly moved a distance of about three meters and fired a single shot at the store where the victim was situated. Mutesi was critically injured and promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Despite all efforts, she tragically succumbed to the injuries she sustained. Her body was respectfully conveyed to City Mortuary Mulago for Postmortem examination.
Deputy Kampala Metropoliatn Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says that upon arrival at the scene, the Police observed that the suspect had fled with his rifle.
“However, through diligent efforts, we were able to apprehend the suspect today in the Morning , and he is currently detained at Jinja road Police. We have also successfully recovered the suspected murder weapon,” Owoyesigyire added.
He pledged that “Our dedicated team is committed to pursuing this case diligently, and we assure the public that every effort is being made to uncover the truth behind this regrettable incident.”
