Police are actively pursuing three suspects believed to be the masterminds behind the murder of Albert Cook Tugume, 33, who was attacked at his mobile money shop in Ntinda, a suburb of Kampala. Tugume, the younger brother of Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, was targeted in a robbery on November 22.
During the incident, a boda boda rider, Bernard Sabiiti, 30, who attempted to intervene, was also killed, and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
Four suspects—Jimmy Mutagubya, 27, a boda boda rider; Bosco Kayemba, 47, a builder; Marvin Makanga, 27; and Hamza Mutebi, 30, a businessman—have already been arraigned before the City Hall Chief Magistrates Court. They face charges of murder, aggravated robbery, and conspiracy to commit a felony and are currently remanded to Luzira Prison.
Search for Remaining Suspects
Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire announced that the hunt continues for three suspects: Hussein Kabuye, Joseph Bambaiha (also known as “Fire”), and Martin Lukenge.
“We appeal to the public to provide any information that may lead to their arrest,” Owoyesigyire stated. He encouraged citizens to report tips through police hotlines: 0743343413, 0741111333, or 0786536296, or to approach their nearest police station.
“The Uganda Police Force remains committed to ensuring justice for the victims and safeguarding public safety,” he added.
Details of the Attack
The assailants, armed and traveling on a boda boda, targeted Tugume’s mobile money shop as he was closing for the day. Tugume attempted to escape with a bag containing cash, mobile agent lines, and bank agent machines, but the attackers pursued him.
He was fatally shot as he tried to flee, and the attackers made off with the bag and equipment. Sabiiti, the boda boda rider who stepped in to help, was shot and later succumbed to his injuries at Mulago Hospital.
The police continue their efforts to bring all involved to justice.