A bodyguard attached to Kamuswaga of Kooki has been arrested over murder by hooting. The suspect has been identified as Lance Corporal David Kamatugaya.
Kampala Metropolitan Police says Katwe Police Station is currently investigating the a murder by shooting that took place at the “Naiga” Establishment in Boston Village, Salama Parish, Makindye Division.
In the early hours of March 7th, 2023, at around 3:00 am, the Police say that a group of five individuals were drinking beer at the bar of “Naiga” establishment along Mirembe Road in Boston Village, Salama Parish, Makindye Division. The group included a woman identified as Anita Namakula, Kamatugaya’s lover.
The suspect reportedly instructed one of them to step aside, and opened fire towards the four remaining victims, killing one instantly Aggrey Ampumuza.
Eyewitness accounts state that Katamugaya left the bar after warning the group that he would come back and deal with them. He returned 15 minutes later carrying a gun and shot at the group, killing Ampumuza, a resident of the same address, instantly. Ben Twinamasiko, Aggrey’s brother, and an unidentified third victim were rushed to Mulago hospital in an ambulance. Another victim, Anita Namakula, was taken to St. Francis Nsambya hospital.
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson says that “Upon receiving the report of the incident, a police team immediately responded to the scene.”
“The SOCCO and Homicide Units documented the scene and recovered five cartridges along with one projectile. The police ascertained that the shooter was one of the bodyguards attached to Kamuswaga of Kooki. The police found an AK47 rifle with 24 rounds of ammunition at his residence. However, the suspect is still at large, and investigations are ongoing.”
According to Owoyesigyire, the cause of the shooting is currently unknown.
“However there is an allegation of a crime of passion after reports emerged that the officer Katamugaya David was in a relationship with one Anita Namakula and he accused Aggrey of meddling in their relationship. Police urge anyone with information that may assist in the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrator to come forward and report to the nearest police station. The body of Aggrey has been taken to Mulago hospital for a postmortem examination.”
Owoyesigyire assured the public that the police are working tirelessly to apprehend the perpetrator and bring him to justice.
