• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Lifestyle
Gen Katumba shooting : Second suspected assassin  is a former Boda boda 2010 member

Gen Katumba shooting : Second suspected assassin  is a former Boda boda 2010 member

July 13, 2021

Security hails killing of top ADF commander who planned 2021 Kampala bombings

September 25, 2023
France to withdraw troops and ambassador from Niger

France to withdraw troops and ambassador from Niger

September 25, 2023
Aya’s Pearl of Africa Hotel  put up for sale over debt

Aya’s Pearl of Africa Hotel put up for sale over debt

September 25, 2023
Blaze kills 34 at illegal Benin fuel depot

Benin orders assessment of all fuel storage facilities after deadly explosion

September 25, 2023
Zambia president assures public after collapse

Former Zambian president banned from ‘political jogging’

September 25, 2023
Club DJ Sets ignites the night in Jinja with unforgettable party experience

Club DJ Sets ignites the night in Jinja with unforgettable party experience

September 25, 2023
What happens when an African country declares bankruptcy?

What happens when an African country declares bankruptcy?

September 25, 2023
OPINION: Museveni wrong on unification of Somaliland and Somalia

OPINION: Museveni wrong on unification of Somaliland and Somalia

September 25, 2023
Guinea to move to civilian rule in three years

Col. Mamady Doumbouya of Guinea fires warning shots to African leaders in his speech at the UN General Assembly

September 24, 2023
Local investors asks gov’t for tax waivers

Local investors asks gov’t for tax waivers

September 24, 2023
Logo
Advertisement
  • News
    • Politics
    • Security
      • Cyber Security
    • Health
      • Coronavirus outbreak
    • Education
    • Business
    • Tech
    • 2021 Elections Watch
      • The Election Podcast
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
    • Reviews
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Parting Shot
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • Mable Twegumye Zake’s #BitsOfMe&You
      • But this Year!
      • What Did I Miss?
  • Lifestyle
    • Hatmahz Kitchen
    • Food Hub
    • Let’s Talk About Sex
    • Entertainment
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
    • East Africa
      • Kenya
      • Rwanda
      • Tanzania
      • South Sudan
      • DR Congo
      • Ethiopia
      • Sudan
  • Ask the Mechanic
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Jobs
No Result
View All Result
Logo
No Result
View All Result
Home News Featured

Gen Katumba shooting : Second suspected assassin  is a former Boda boda 2010 member

Security has announced the arrest of a second shooter in the attempted assassination of Works minister, Gen Katumba Wamala last month.

Kenneth Kazibwe by Kenneth Kazibwe
July 13, 2021
in Featured, News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Gen Katumba shooting : Second suspected assassin  is a former Boda boda 2010 member

Security has announced the arrest of a second shooter in the attempted assassination of Works minister, Gen Katumba Wamala last month.

On June1, 2021, four gunmen riding on two motorcycles sprayed the four star general’s vehicle in Kisaasi, a Kampala suburb killing his daughter and driver instantly.

On Tuesday, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Paul Lokech identified the second suspected shooter as Huzaifa Wampa, alias Kanaabe,30.

“On July,12, 2021  our operation led to the arrest of the second suspected shooter in the attack on Gen Edward Katumba Wamala. The suspect was a former member of the Boda boda 2010 who was later recruited into these criminal activities,”Lokech ”said in a statement read by the police spokesperson, Fred Enanga.

AD-03 AD-03 AD-03
ADVERTISEMENT

He said the suspect was arrested from a hideout at Kikomeko village, Kalule trading centre in Luweero district.

ADVERTISEMENT

“Upon arrest, a search was conducted from his premises and a motorcycle UEO, 375D used in the attack on Gen Wamala was recovered, a hood used to cover his head, an assortment of warm suits, gloves and many other items used in the attack.”

A second motorcycle allegedly used to carry out surveillance on the movements of Gen Katumba Wamala for a period of six months since December 2020 was also recovered.

The deputy Police chief said on interrogation, the suspect confessed to have participated in several other shootings and robberies around the country.

The development brings to eight, the number of suspects arrested by by security over the attempted assassination of Gen Katumba Wamala.

The others are; Sserubula Hussein Ismael, Nyanzi Yusuf Siraje, Muhammad Kagugube alias Bafumoya, Kamada Walusimbi, alias Mudinka, Sirimani Kisambira Ayub, Abdulaziz Ramathan Dungu and  Habid Ramathan Marjan.

They were last week arraigned before the Chief Magistrates Court in Nakawa and charged with murder, attempted murder and terrorism.

They have since been remanded.

 

Tags: Fred EnangaGen.Katumba WamalaMaj.Gen.Paul LokechpoliceugandaUgandan News
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Ghana’s first lady offers to refund all allowances after outcry over high salaries

Next Post

Solomon Serwanjja leaves Next Media after six years

Kenneth Kazibwe

Kenneth Kazibwe

Related Posts

Security hails killing of top ADF commander who planned 2021 Kampala bombings

by Kenneth Kazibwe
September 25, 2023
0

Security has described as a big achievement, the killing of Meddie Nkalubo and ADF commander by airstrikes by the UPDF...

Aya’s Pearl of Africa Hotel  put up for sale over debt

Aya’s Pearl of Africa Hotel put up for sale over debt

by Kenneth Kazibwe
September 25, 2023
0

Aya Group’s Pearl of Africa Hotel in Nakasero has been advertised for sale to recover debts for a financial institution. On...

What happens when an African country declares bankruptcy?

What happens when an African country declares bankruptcy?

by Edward Kafufu Baliddawa
September 25, 2023
0

There is a report from the international financial experts showing that a number of African countries are facing the real...

KIU appoints Joel Isabirye to head its mass communication department

KIU appoints Joel Isabirye to head its mass communication department

by Kenneth Kazibwe
September 24, 2023
0

Seasoned media consultant Dr.  Joel Isabirye has been appointed as the head of the mass communication , Kampala International University...

Next Post
Solomon Serwanjja leaves Next Media after six years

Solomon Serwanjja leaves Next Media after six years

ADVERTISEMENT
Plugin Install : Widget Tab Post needs JNews - View Counter to be installed
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest

Security hails killing of top ADF commander who planned 2021 Kampala bombings

September 25, 2023
France to withdraw troops and ambassador from Niger

France to withdraw troops and ambassador from Niger

September 25, 2023
Aya’s Pearl of Africa Hotel  put up for sale over debt

Aya’s Pearl of Africa Hotel put up for sale over debt

September 25, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Careers
Call us: +256-417-720-101
Email: [email protected]

© 2020 Nile Post Uganda Ltd. - A Next Media Services Company.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Politics
    • Security
      • Cyber Security
    • Health
      • Coronavirus outbreak
    • Education
    • Business
    • Tech
    • 2021 Elections Watch
      • The Election Podcast
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
    • Reviews
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Parting Shot
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • Mable Twegumye Zake’s #BitsOfMe&You
      • But this Year!
      • What Did I Miss?
  • Lifestyle
    • Hatmahz Kitchen
    • Food Hub
    • Let’s Talk About Sex
    • Entertainment
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
    • East Africa
      • Kenya
      • Rwanda
      • Tanzania
      • South Sudan
      • DR Congo
      • Ethiopia
      • Sudan
  • Ask the Mechanic
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Jobs

© 2020 Nile Post Uganda Ltd. - A Next Media Services Company.