A private security guard commonly known as Askari has killed his two colleagues in Nakawa Division, in Kampala.
Luke Owoyesigyire the Kampala Metropolitan Police said Jinja Road police is currently investigating the tragic incident of murder by shooting that occurred.
Police said the murder happened at approximately 0900 hours at Shumuk Aluminium Ltd, Nakawa Division.
“Preliminary findings indicate that a security guard, Machugayi Emmanuel, attached to Ryayo Security Group Ltd, accessed a firearm from a colleague and, without provocation, fatally shot two fellow security guards: Kakyebezi Ashiraf (21 years old) and Owechi Stephen,” Owoyesigyire said.
Police said that following the attack, the suspect retreated and later turned the gun on himself after realizing he was surrounded by security forces.
“Upon receiving the report, the Jinja Road Police Division swiftly responded, deploying a team of officers to investigate the matter. Three bodies were recovered and transported to Mulago KCCA Mortuary for postmortem examination,” Owoyesigyire said.
Police investigators have recovered two rifles and several cartridges. According to the police, eyewitness statements were recorded from the first responding security officers at the scene.
“The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation. Further inquiries are ongoing, and we will provide additional updates in due course,” police said.
Security have urged the public to remain calm as investigations into the matter unfold.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire
Deputy Public Relations Officer
Kampala Metropolitan Police