Three Dead in Ultimate Security Company Shooting

Three people are dead following a shooting at Ultimate Security Company in Mbuya on Wednesday morning.

According to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy PRO of Kampala Metropolitan Police, the tragic incident occurred at around 9:00 AM at the company’s offices in Mbuya, Bugolobi Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District.

The deceased have been identified as: Noella Zella, Assistant Human Resource Officer at Ultimate Security Company, Bwampata Salez, Armoury Officer at Ultimate Security Company and Mwaawa Richard, a security guard with the company, who is also the suspected shooter.

It is alleged that Mwaawa Richard entered the company premises and shot Noella Zella, before turning the weapon on Bwampata Salez. According to Owoyesigyire, police officers responded swiftly to reports of an active shooting, engaged the suspect, and fatally wounded him while subduing the threat.

All three bodies have been transported to City Mortuary Mulago for postmortem examinations. The firearm believed to have been used in the attack has been recovered and is undergoing forensic analysis.

“At this stage, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing, and further details will be shared as they become available. We urge members of the public to remain calm and allow the police to conduct a thorough investigation into this unfortunate event,” Owoyesigyire stated.