Man shot dead while trying to burn down Masanafu police post

A man has been killed as he attempted to burn down Masanafu police post. The incident happened on Tuesday January 10th at about 11:30 pm.

The man identified as Charles Bazil Kintu, was shot by officers on duty while he was trying to set up a fire at the police post. He was however rushed to Mulago Hospital for treatment but succumbed to the injuries sustained, according to the Kampala metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire.

“It is alleged that our officers were manning the station for the night shift when they noticed a man approaching with a 2-litre water bottle containing an unknown substance. One of the officers then asked the man what was in the bottle and what had brought him to the Police station but he responded by pouring the substance and setting a fire,” Owoyesigyire said.

“Unfortunately, got burnt in the process, and started running towards the officers, prompting one of them to shoot at him. The fire was later put out and the man was rushed to Mulago Hospital for treatment. He has since succumbed to the injuries he sustained at Masanafu Police station.”

Owoyesigyire said a team of investigation officers arrived at the scene and picked up the 2-litre bottle and exhibited it for analysis to ascertain the contents. The team also picked a matchbox he used to start the fire.

He said investigations into the matter have commenced to establish the attacker’s motive and whether he is part of the gang that has been attacking Police stations or not.