Police in Bugiri District have arrested two officers in connection with the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man during an early morning operation in Buwunga Sub-county.
The suspects have been identified as Wagaba Innocent, the Officer in Charge of Buwunga Police Station, and Okwalinga Stephen, both attached to the same station.
According to the Busoga East Regional Police Spokesperson, Kasadha Micheal, the officers were arrested to assist with ongoing investigations into the incident.
The deceased, identified as Mugoya Alamanzani, was a resident of Nambale Village in Buwunga Sub-county.
Police say the incident occurred at approximately 4:40 a.m. while officers were attempting to arrest a suspect, Mugoya Nasiru, on allegations of assault.
“It is alleged that upon his arrest, the suspect raised an alarm which attracted his relatives and neighbors, who confronted the officers armed with pangas, sticks and stones in an attempt to rescue him,” Kasadha said.
In response, the officers reportedly discharged firearms to disperse the group. During the confrontation, Mugoya Alamanzani was fatally shot.
A team of detectives visited and documented the scene, recovering exhibits considered relevant to the investigation. The deceased’s body was later transported to Bugiri Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Police say investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
