Police in Mayuge District is searching for unknown assailants who shot dead Doctor Ibrahim Gwaluka on Friday evening while driving back home with his wife.
Dr Ibrahim Gwaluka was in charge of Kigandaalo Health Centre IV, He also served as the Treasurer for Uganda medical Association.
Uganda Police spokesperson Emilan Kayima confirmed the incident.
“It is so sad that Gwaluka was murdered in cold blood. Police are at the ground to carry out more investigations and the search for the criminals,” Kayima said.
He added that the motive for Gwaluka’s murder is still unknown.
The body of the deceased is currently at Mayuge hospital for a postmortem.