The Kampala Metropolitan Police East Region is actively investigating a tragic robbery incident which claimed Albert Tugume’s life.
The slain mobile money attendant was a brother to the Deputy Lord Mayor; Doreen Nyanjura.
Tugume was shot down last evening at around 7:00 PM in Kiwatule Central Zone, Nakawa Division, Kampala City.
According to Luke Owoyesigyire, Albert Tugume, 34, a mobile money operator, was preparing to close his shop when he was attacked by an assailant intent on robbing him of his cash. During the scuffle, a boda boda rider, Banabas Sabiiti, 30, attempted to intervene but was shot by another armed assailant waiting nearby.
He said the main target Tugume, attempted to flee but was pursued and fatally shot by the suspects, who made away with a bag believed to have contained an unspecified amount of cash.
Police investigators promptly arrived at the scene and recovered critical evidence that will aid in the ongoing investigation. Additionally, a vehicle, registration number UBH 045H, was found damaged by stray bullets. Sabiiti was rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital to receive treatment for bullet injuries. He has however, passed on.
The body of Tugume was transported to the City Mortuary at Mulago for a postmortem examination.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Albert Tugume and Sabiiti Barnabus during this difficult time. The Kampala Metropolitan Police remains committed to bringing the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice. We urge members of the public with any information that could assist in the investigation to come forward,” he said.
