A prison warder at Kiboga Central Prison is on the run after allegedly shooting dead three supervisors in a shocking mid-morning attack on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The suspect, identified as Warder Moses Anguyo (No. 13544), opened fire around 10:00 a.m. inside the prison facility, killing Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Hope Catherine (Deputy Officer in Charge), Principal Officer Bright Akishuri (third in command/in charge of duties), and Sarah Ayebare, the wife of the Officer in Charge.

According to Wamala Regional Police Spokesperson SSP Lamech Kigozi, the incident stemmed from a routine inspection.

The deputy OC and third-in-command found Anguyo chatting on WhatsApp on his phone — a violation of prison operational procedures.

They cautioned him and walked away.

Moments later, the warder followed them and opened fire, killing the three instantly.

Anguyo then fled the scene, reportedly discarding his prison uniform and attempting to change into civilian clothes.

He abandoned the firearm, which has since been recovered.

He remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

Uganda Prisons Service spokesperson Frank Baine confirmed the tragic incident, describing it as “rare and unprecedented” in the history of the service.

The Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, expressed deep regret and appealed to the public to provide any information that could lead to Anguyo’s arrest.

“Kiboga police and the UPDF have responded swiftly and reinforced security at the prison facility,” Baine said.

A joint manhunt involving police and military personnel is underway across Kiboga and neighbouring districts.

No clear motive beyond the immediate confrontation over the phone use has been established, though witnesses described chaotic scenes as the suspect attempted to escape.

The killings have sent shockwaves through the prisons service and the local community in Kiboga District.

Security has been heightened at the facility and other government installations in the region as a precautionary measure.

The Uganda Prisons Service has assured the public that operations at Kiboga Prison will continue without disruption while investigations proceed.

Authorities have urged anyone with information on Anguyo’s whereabouts to report immediately to the nearest police station or security agency without attempting to approach him.

This is the first such fatal shooting involving a serving warder targeting supervisors in recent memory at a Ugandan prison, raising fresh questions about staff welfare, discipline, and mental health support within the service.