Barely one day after the shooting of an Indian moneylender in Kampala, police have arrested a private security guard who opened fire at a motorist in Wandegeya on Saturday.
The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday along Jujju Road in the market zone of Wandegeya, Kampala suburb.
According to reports, the nature of the incident was an attempted murder, with the use of a firearm by a security guard, identified as Milton Apuret, employed by B-safe Security Company.
“While on duty, Apuret observed a motorist causing an accident that resulted in damage to part of the shop window for Tipy Nice Ltd Supermarket,” said Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire.
“In an effort to prevent the driver from fleeing the scene, Milton discharged his firearm, inadvertently injuring a nearby individual, identified as Mwesigwa Geoffrey, who was inside his shop adjacent to the supermarket,” said Owoyesigyire.
The law enforcement body said upon arrival at the scene, cops found no sign of the victim, as Mwesigwa had already been evacuated and taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Additionally, the alleged motor vehicle involved in the accident had been removed from the scene by the Traffic Police for further investigation.
“However, evidence of the incident was discovered, including a suspected bullet hole and damage to the victim’s shop’s wall and glass door. The police have taken possession of the recovered rifle, bullets, and a cartridge, which were allegedly used by the suspect, and they are currently being held as exhibits for further investigation,” said Owoyesigyire.
As a result of the incident, Apuret Milton, the security guard who discharged the firearm, is currently in police custody as the prime suspect in the case.
Cases of misuse of guns appear to be on the rise in Uganda.
Police officer Ivan Wabwire on Friday shot dead Indian national Uttam Bhandari, the Director of TFS Financial Services at Rajja Chambers in Kampala.
UPDF soldier, Wilson Sabiiti, recently shot dead Minister Charles Engola whom he was supposed to protect.
