The Territorial Police at Natete has registered a tragic incident of murder by shooting that occurred at 6pm on Sunday evening in Kikandwa Zone, Lungujja Parish, Lubaga Division.
The incident involved Mr. Daniel Bbosa, the esteemed head of Ndiga Clan, and director of Transa Electrical. Mr. Bbosa was fatally shot by yet-to-be-identified assailants as he was approaching his residence. The assailants, riding on a motorcycle, opened fire at Mr. Bbosa’s motor vehicle, bearing registration number UAH 637X, resulting in his immediate demise.
During the heinous act, a vigilant local resident bravely intervened, knocking down the assailants’ motorcycle and alerting the community. Swiftly, members of the community mobilized, leading to a confrontation with the assailants. Mob action ensued, resulting in the death of one assailant at the scene, while the other remains in critical condition.
“The motive behind this senseless act of violence remains unknown, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators,” Deputy Police Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police Luke Owoyesigyire said in a statement.
He added: “We have recovered the firearm allegedly used in the murder incident, along with the motorcycle registration number UEX 754E, utilized by the assailants during the attack. These findings will be instrumental in our ongoing investigation.”