A 25-year-old woman has been shot dead in a tragic incident in Nansana West 2A, Nakuule Zone, in Nansana Municiplaity Wakiso district, leaving behind three young children, including a set of twins.
The deceased has been identified as Immaculate Mpereza, 25. The suspect, Alexander Vicent Kimuli, reportedly in his 40s, is said to be employed by Securiko, a privately owned security firm.
According to relatives, the fatal shooting followed a dispute that escalated before the guard allegedly opened fire. Pofia Asiimwe, who identified herself as the aunt of the deceased, said the family is struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss.
“Our biggest pain is losing her in such a violent way,” she said during a vigil held in Mpereza’s honor. “She has left behind three children who depended entirely on her.”
Family spokesperson Prudence Nayebare said the family is financially constrained and unable to raise funds to retrieve the body from the mortuary at Mulago National Referral Hospital or organize burial arrangements.
During the vigil, relatives appealed to both the government and Securiko to extend financial and logistical support to facilitate a dignified burial.
The area chairperson, Dickson Mayiga, expressed condolences to the bereaved family and urged the security company to take responsibility.
“It is only right that the company employing the suspect steps forward and supports this grieving family,” Mayiga said.
Another local leader, Ssali Isaac Keith, strongly condemned the incident and called on the government to strengthen regulatory oversight of privately owned security firms to prevent similar tragedies.
Attempts to obtain a comment from Kimuli were unsuccessful. Witnesses said he became agitated and declined to speak to members of the media.
Police have confirmed that the suspect was arrested and is currently detained at Lubigi Police Station as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continue.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding possible charges.
The incident has sparked renewed concern among residents over the conduct and supervision of private security personnel, with many calling for greater accountability to safeguard communities.