Police hunting 3 unknown gunmen who killed two civilians and further aided suspect’s escape 

Police hunting 3 unknown gunmen who killed two civilians and further aided suspect’s escape 

By Our Reporter 

On Saturday at around 11pm local time, the Police at Kyabadaza station, recieved a disturbance call from the LC 3 chairperson, about two suspected cattle thieves on two motorcycles, who were on the verge of being lynched by the community, at Kasule Ayanguwa village, Budde sub-county in Butambala district.

A task team immediately responded, rescued the two suspected cattle thieves and took them into custody at Butambala police station.

Moments after, a group of 3 men on a bodaboda motorcycle, reached the scene at the village and started inquiring about what happened.

They looked suspicious and the community threatened to arrest them, unaware that they were armed with a gun. The suspects drew out their gun and shot at the residents gathered, killing two instantly.

The deceased persons have been identified as, Kalyango Ibra and Nsubuga Peter.

The armed assailants proceeded to Kyabadaza and attacked officers on duty and a fire exchange occurred, which enabled the escape of suspects, including the two suspected cattle thieves. Although no officers were injured and guns lost, part of the offices got burnt.

According to Tumushabe Lydia, the police spokesperson Katonga region, the motive of the suspects has not yet been determined as she added

“However, our evidence response teams are already processing the crime scene. In addition, our operational and intelligence teams have embarked on a mission to identify the atrackers and ensure they are brought to book.”

Tumushabe further said that updates will be communicated according to police.

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