KAMPALA – Tragedy struck in Kampala City on the evening of November 21, 2024, when a mobile money operator, Mr. Tugume Albert, 34, was fatally shot during a robbery incident in Kiwatule Central Zone, Nakawa Division.
According to eyewitnesses, Mr. Tugume was preparing to close his shop at around 7:00 PM when he was attacked by an assailant. A boda boda rider, Mr. Sabiti Banabas, 30, attempted to intervene but was shot by another armed assailant waiting nearby.
Sadly, Mr. Tugume was pursued and fatally shot by the suspects, who made away with a bag containing an unspecified amount of cash. Mr. Banabas was rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital but unfortunately passed away due to bullet injuries.
“The Kampala Metropolitan Police remains committed to bringing the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice,” said ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Kampala Metropolitan Police. “We urge members of the public with any information that could assist in the investigation to come forward.”
The police are actively investigating the incident, with investigators recovering critical evidence from the scene. A vehicle, registration number UBH 045H, was also found damaged by stray bullets.
