The Old Kampala Police are currently investigating the incident involving the attempted murder of Pastor Alloysious Bugingo of House of Prayer Ministry church and the unfortunate killing of his bodyguard, Muhumuza Richard.

According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire, “At approximately 9 PM on January 2nd, 2024, unidentified assailants opened fire on Pastor Bugingo’s vehicle, registered as PRAIZ GOD, along Namungona , Zone 2 , kasubi Rubaga Division Kampala at Bwalakata Junction along National Housing Road , before swiftly escaping the scene on a motorcycle”.

“Despite sustaining injuries during the attack, Pastor Aloysious Bugingo managed to transport the vehicle to Mulago Hospital. Regrettably, his bodyguard, Muhumuza Richard, succumbed to the assault and was confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital,” Owoyesigire added in a statement.

Pastor Bugingo is currently undergoing medical treatment and is under close monitoring. It has been confirmed that he is out of danger.

Owoyesigire says, upon an immediate response to the incident, the police discovered that the scene had been tampered with.

However, statements from eyewitnesses have been diligently recorded, and the deceased’s body has been conveyed to the City Mortuary at Mulago for a thorough postmortem examination.

This website has learnt that the police is thoroughly reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailants.