Police in Kamuli District are investigating the killing of two officers discovered along the Busota–Kisozo Road in Naibowa Village on the night of February 5, 2026, in what is believed to be a criminal attack.
The deceased officers have been identified as Assistant Inspector of Police (AIP) Nambafu Peter, the Officer in Charge of Kiyunga Police Post under Kamuli Central Police Station, and Election Special Polling Constable (ESPC) Bakali Mwanje, aged approximately 26 years, also attached to Kiyunga Police Post.
According to Busoga North Regional Police Spokesperson SSP Samson Lubega, the two officers left Kiyunga Police Post around 9pm on a motorcycle, reportedly heading to AIP Nambafu Peter’s residence.
Two hours later, around 11pm, police received reports that two bodies had been found along the road.
Responding officers recovered and secured several exhibits at the scene, which are deemed crucial to ongoing investigations. Preliminary observations indicate that both officers sustained fatal head injuries consistent with a violent criminal assault.
The Uganda Police Force condemned the killings as a “cowardly act” and expressed condolences to the families, colleagues, and communities affected.
SSP Lubega assured the public that the force is committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice.
“We recognize the sacrifice made by our officers in the line of duty and assure the public that we are committed to pursuing this matter to its logical conclusion,” SSP Lubega said.
Authorities have appealed to the public to provide any information that could aid the investigation, emphasizing that reports will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Police have urged residents to remain calm and continue supporting law enforcement efforts to maintain peace and security in Kamuli and the wider Busoga North Region.
The killings have sparked concern over the safety of security personnel and highlighted ongoing challenges with violent crime in rural communities.
