By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
A Kampala based lawyer has been assassinated inside his home with multiple bullets fired on his head at close range.
According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan, the deceased is Mukisa Ronnie, a 45-year-old lawyer who was working at IBC Advocates located in Namanda Plaza, Kampala.
The incident took place at Kitiko Birongo, Ndejje Division, Makindye Sebagabo in Wakiso District yesterday 30th May, 2023.
Police says, according to the preliminary information Mr. Mukisa would often return home late. However, on the night of the incident, he arrived at the apartment parking lot at approximately 11:00pm.
After parking his dark blue Subaru Legacy with registration number UBJ 006K, Mr. Mukisa proceeded to close the gate. It was during his return to the apartment that neighbors heard gunshots, prompting them to investigate the commotion.
Statements from eye witnesses have indicated that , an unidentified individual was seen shooting at Mr. Mukisa before briefly withdrawing, only to return and shoot him at close range multiple times in the head.
The assailant quickly fled the scene and escaped on a waiting motorcycle, the direction of which remains unknown. Kajansi Police Station took immediate action upon receiving the report of the incident.
A team was dispatched to the scene, followed by the introduction of canines to aid in the investigation. Despite their efforts, the scent was lost along the way.
“A thorough search of the area led to the recovery of four projectiles and cartridges,” Owoyesigyiere said.
The body of Mr. Mukisa was subsequently retrieved and transported to the City Mortuary for postmortem examination.
Kajansi Police Station is currently conducting inquiries to gather further information and establish the motive behind this heinous crime.
