Jinja Road Police have arrested a police officer on allegations of murder by shooting that happened today at the barracks.
It’s alleged that today, September 5, 2023, at around 1715 hours, AIP Ogwang, a police officer attached to Counter Terrorism Police, shot his wife dead with a pistol (number not yet identified) while at the Jinja Road police barracks where they have been staying.
The deceased, who is his wife, has been identified as Cpl. Atino Jennifer, attached to the Very Important Person Protection Unit of Police (VIPPU).
The cause of the shooting is not yet established.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed the incident.
The suspect, only identified as AIP Ogwang, is currently detained at Jinja Road Police Division awaiting interrogation.
