Police Investigate Shooting of Pastor Bugingo's Bodyguard in Kampala Suburb

Kampala, Uganda | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Tragedy struck in Namungoona, a Kampala suburb on Tuesday night, as Pastor Aloysious Bugingo’s bodyguard, Richard Muhumuza, fell victim to a shooting incident confirmed by the police.

Richard shot dead — This is Richard, the assistant who was shot dead while with Pastor Bugingo.

According to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, the attackers targeted Pastor Bugingo’s vehicle, nicknamed PRAIZ GOD, around 9:00 PM on January 2, 2024, along Namungoona, Zone 2, Kasubi, Rubaga Division, Kampala. The assailants, who remain unidentified, opened fire and made a quick escape on a motorcycle at Bwalakata Junction along National Housing Road.

Despite sustaining injuries, Pastor Bugingo managed to drive the vehicle to Mulago Hospital. Unfortunately, Muhumuza Richard, the bodyguard, did not survive the assault and was pronounced dead upon reaching the hospital.

“Pastor Bugingo is currently receiving medical treatment and is being closely monitored. Thankfully, he is out of danger,” mentioned Owoyesigyire, providing an update on the pastor’s condition.

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The police promptly cordoned off the scene for investigations, and eyewitness statements were recorded. The deceased’s body has been taken to City Mortuary at Mulago for a thorough postmortem examination.

Owoyesigyire emphasized the active pursuit of justice, including a review of CCTV footage to identify the assailants. He assured the public that updates would be shared as more information becomes available.

. @Lukowoyesigyire "The Old Kampala Police are currently conducting a comprehensive investigation into a tragic incident involving the attempted murder of Pastor Alloysious Bugingo from the House of Prayer Ministry and the unfortunate killing of his bodyguard, Muhumuza Richard.… pic.twitter.com/nkAvbtCWrZ
— Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) January 3, 2024

This incident adds to a series of attacks on high-profile individuals in different parts of the country. Notably, Pastor Bugingo, a staunch supporter of President Yoweri Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), has often used his pulpit to criticize the opposition while rallying support for Museveni and presidential hopeful Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

We praise the Lord that our strong supporter, Pastor Bugingo, survived an attempt on his life last night as he was driving home. I have spoken to him and he is well. He got slightly wounded in his left shoulder. A friend and member of his church was killed by the assassin. Once… pic.twitter.com/ObQXoCR7Ki
— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) January 3, 2024