By Kenneth Wamatoyi
KAMPALA
A Private Security Guard with Ultimate Security Company has fatally shot two officers of the same Company including a Human Resources Manager.
Mwaawa Richard who is said to have been angered with his sacking by the Company opened fire on the two bosses today, Wednesday, 18th June 2025 at around 9:00AM at Mbuya offices, Bugolobi Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District.
According to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, the suspect, Mwaawa Richard, entered the company premises and shot Noella Zella, a HR Assistant before turning the weapon on Bwampata Salez, Armory Officer at Ultimate Security Company.
He says police officers, acting on information about an active shooter, responded swiftly and fatally shot the suspect while attempting to subdue the threat.
“The Police at Jinja Road are actively investigating a tragic shooting incident that resulted in the death of three individuals, including the suspected shooter,” reads ASP Owoyesigyire’s statement.
He says that all three bodies have been conveyed to City Mortuary Mulago for postmortem examinations and that the firearm suspected to have been used in the shooting has been recovered and is currently undergoing forensic analysis.
“At this stage, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing, and further details will be communicated as soon as they are available,” said ASP Owoyesigyire although eyewitnesses say it was about the termination.
He also urged members of the public to remain calm and allow the police to conduct a thorough investigation into this unfortunate event.
