By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Security guard attached to SGA Security Company is alleged to have shot himself dead at around 9am at Buganda road zone, Nakasero III parish, Kampala central division.
The Kampala Metropoliotan Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyiere has identified him as Rogers Atuhaire.
Police at Wandegeya, Kampala are investigating a case in which a private security guard allegedly shot himself dead Thursday morning as gun violence continues to rock the country.
“Atuhaire Rogers, who had been deployed at the beat for the past two days, was found dead at the scene. Initial reports suggest that the deceased was discovered by Okudu David, a day guard who had arrived for duty,” Owoyesigyire told the media today.
The Spokesperson adds that Okudu David reported hearing the sound of a gun being cocked, assuming it was a routine safety precaution.
He said police found Atuhaire lying in a pool of blood, with a bullet wound visible on his throat, which had penetrated through his head.
“Investigations have revealed that Atuhaire was working alongside Mary Namumanya for the night duty. As part of the investigation process, witness statements have been recorded, and relevant exhibits have been recovered,” ASP Owoyesgyire added.
A comprehensive and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident will be carried out and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses, according to the police publicist.
Police have taken his body to Mulago Hospital for a postmortem.
Atuhaire is the fourth security guard to die by shooting in just five days.
Yesterday, a guard attached to another private security firm was arrested on murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed a colleague in Tororo District in eastern Uganda, police said Wednesday, as gun violence rocks the country.
