Breaking – Kampala: Security guard kills colleagues; he also dies

Police at Jinja Road in Kampala are investigating a tragic incident of murder by shooting that occurred on January 30, 2025, at approximately 9pm.

The crime took place at Shumuk Aluminium Ltd in Nakawa Division.

Deputy Police PRO for Kampala metropolitan Luke Owoyesigire said in a statement that 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.

Those he shot are Kakyebezi Ashiraf, 21 and Owechi Stephen. “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, Luke said 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.

“The investigating team also recovered two rifles and several cartridges. 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, he added.

Police continue to investigate the crime, Luke added.