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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Gunmen killed a bodyguard in a shooting believed to target a controversial Kampala City pastor, authorities have said.<\/b><\/p>\n

According to police, an undisclosed number of unidentified assailants were on a motorcycle when they opened fire on Pastor Aloysius Bugingo\u2019s vehicle in a night attack that left his driver Richard Muhumuza dead.<\/p>\n

The incident, along Namungona, Zone 2, Kasubi, Rubaga Division at Bwalakata Junction along National Housing Road in Kampala, is the latest in similarly fashioned assaults aimed at high-profile figures in Uganda\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt approximately 9pm on January 2, unidentified assailants opened fire on Pastor Bugingo’s vehicle, before swiftly escaping the scene on a motorcycle,\u201d police said in a statement on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite sustaining injuries during the attack, Pastor Bugingo managed to transport the vehicle to Mulago Hospital. Regrettably, Muhumuza succumbed to the assault and was confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital,\u201d police informed.<\/p>\n

Police observed that the crime scene had been tampered, announcing that “a comprehensive investigation into the tragic incident is underway.”<\/p>\n

“In our active pursuit of justice, we are thoroughly reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailants,” Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire emphasized.<\/p>\n

By press time, Pastor Bugingo was undergoing medical treatment under close monitoring, according to police.<\/p>\n

“Statements from eyewitnesses have been diligently recorded, and the deceased’s body has been conveyed to the City Mortuary at Mulago for a thorough postmortem examination,” Owoyesigyire revealed.<\/p>\n

Witnesses in Namugoona recount events that occurred during the attempted murder incident involving Pastor Alloysious Bugingo from the House of Prayer Ministry.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Uganda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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