KAMPALA: Uganda Police have disclosed that the shooting of Eng. Daniel Bbosa Lwomwa, a 72-year-old proprietor of TRANSA Electrical Company Limited and Head of the Ndiga Clan in Buganda, remains under investigation whereas the motive is yet to be determined, it appears to be a targeted incident.
“We are currently reviewing all available CCTV footage, both public and private, in the area as part of our investigations. Our team of detectives has submitted the firearm used in the attack to ballistic experts for urgent tracing of its origin, allocation, and ownership,” stated Uganda Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga.
The incident occurred on the evening of the 25th when three assailants on a motorcycle, armed with an AK-47 rifle, shot the victim as he approached the junction to his home in Kikandwa zone, Lungujja Parish, Lubaga division.
The assailants, riding a motorcycle with a disguised registration number, first parked along the road before attacking the victim as he sat in his Land Cruiser, registration number UAH 637X, killing him instantly.
Fortunately, his wife Glady’s Bbosa and their housemaid, Mrs. Nambale Peace, survived with no major injuries.
As the assailants attempted to flee, they were pursued and knocked down by a brave Boda-Boda rider at Bulange – Mengo.
An angry mob apprehended two of the assailants, resulting in the death of one, Serunkuma Enock, and severe injuries to the other, identified as Lujja Noah.
Lujja Noah is currently under close guard at Mulago National Referral Hospital. The third suspect managed to escape.
“We anticipate gathering more information from the suspect at Mulago once he regains consciousness. Additionally, we have confirmed that one of the suspects, Serunkuma Enock, is a resident of the local area. We commend the community for their vigilance, particularly the Boda-Boda movement, for their courageous pursuit of the assailants,” concluded Enanga.
