The body of former State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations Charles Okello Engola was found riddled with 28 bullets, according to his brother, Sam Engola, who is also the State Minister for Housing.
KAMPALA, UGANDA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — The former Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations Col. (Rtd.) Charles Okello Engola Macodwogo’s brother, Sam Engola, who is also the State Minister for Housing, has revealed that Okello’s body was found riddled with 28 bullets.
Private Wilson Sabiiti, one of Okello’s bodyguards, shot him dead in Kyanja, leaving Sam Engola shocked and questioning Sabiiti’s motive.
Bullet-riddled body
According to Sam Engola, every part of Okello’s body had a bullet wound, and he couldn’t comprehend what Sabiiti was up to.
He said that Sabiiti knew why he killed his brother, but he is also deceased, so no one can ask him.
“Okello (Engola) had 28 bullets on his body, every part of him had a bullet wound, when you see the body you wonder what this man Sabiiti was up to. Okello had guards, he died with a pistol on him, a big gun, all they could not protect him. It makes me now understand that only God can protect,” he said.
The deceased’s protection
Sam Engola expressed his shock that his brother, who had guards, died with a pistol and a big gun on him, yet they could not protect him.
He added that Okello had fought so many wars, making it even more shocking that he was killed despite his protection. This experience has led him to the realization that only God can protect.
Funeral service graced by President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady
President Yoweri Museveni and the First Lady, Janet Museveni, have graced the funeral service of Col. (Rtd.) Charles Okello Engola Macodwogo.
The tragic and violent nature of the former minister’s death has left many in Uganda wondering what could have led to the incident. As investigations continue, the country mourns the loss of a respected public figure.
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