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Police has spoken out about the incident of an attempted assassination of House of prayer ministries international Pastor Aloysius Bugingo. Unknown assailants showered bullets at his vehicle while was heading back home at around 11:30pm in Namungoona, a Kampala suburb.
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In the police statement issued by the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire new details have emerged; the assailant escaped on a motor cycle similar to the previous assassination incidents, Pastor Bugingo drove himself to Mulago hospital despite sustaining injuries, Richard Muhummuza was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital, the scene of crime was tampered with, police is reviewing CCTV footages to identify the killers.
We publish the police statement below verbatim;
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. At approximately 9 PM on January 2nd, 2024, unidentified assailants opened fire on Pastor Bugingo’s vehicle, registered as PRAIZ GOD, along Namungona , Zone 2 , kasubi Rubaga Division Kampala at Bwalakata Junction along National Housing Road , before swiftly escaping the scene on a motorcycle.
Despite sustaining injuries during the attack, Pastor Aloysious Bugingo managed to transport the vehicle to Mulago Hospital. Regrettably, his bodyguard, Muhumuza Richard, succumbed to the assault and was confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital. Currently, Pastor Bugingo is undergoing medical treatment and is under close monitoring.
Upon an immediate response to the incident, the police discovered that the scene had been tampered with. Statements from eyewitnesses have been diligently recorded, and the deceased’s body has been conveyed to the City Mortuary at Mulago for a thorough postmortem examination.
In our active pursuit of justice, we are thoroughly reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailants. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
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