Police have arrested a man suspected to have masterminded the shooting at Buddo, leading to death of two people on Tuesday evening and a pistol has been recovered.
The shooting happened at Buddo junction, Nakasozi Cell, Kyengera Town Council in Wakiso district at around 8pm.
According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, the deceased have been identified as Nalumansi Evelyne Zaliya Kilonde Katende, 50, a resident of Mpangala Cell, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District, and an unidentified individual dressed in UPDF camouflage attire.
He said suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
“The suspect, whose identity is being withheld to avoid compromising the investigation, alleges that the deceased male in UPDF attire and others, currently at large, intercepted and kidnapped him earlier that day while he was with friends and family in Buwama,” Owoyesigyire said.
According to police, during interrogation, the suspect told detective that he was reportedly transferred to the alleged kidnappers’ vehicle, registration number UAK 375U, a silver Toyota Progress.
“Upon reaching Buddo, the suspect claims he managed to disarm one of the kidnappers, leading to the shootout that resulted in the deaths of the alleged kidnapper and a passerby, Nalumansi Evelyne Zaliya.”
Owoyesigyire said both bodies have been taken to the City Mortuary at Mulago for post-mortem examinations.
“Our detectives are actively working to uncover the events that led to this tragic incident. Materials of evidential value that include a pistol have been recovered and will aid in the ongoing investigations.”
