Police at Old Kampala are currently investigating an incident of attempted murder of Pastor Alloysious Bugingo from the House of Prayer Ministry and the killing of his bodyguard, Muhumuza Richard.

The incident happened at around 9:50 PM on January 2nd, 2024, along Namungona, Zone 2, kasubi Rubaga Division in Kampala at Bwalakata Junction along National Housing Road.

According to the statement released by Deputy Police Spokesperson, Kampala Metropolitan Area ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, indicates that unidentified assailants opened fire on Pastor Bugingo’s vehicle, registered as PRAIZ GOD before swiftly escaping the scene on a motorcycle, Pastor Bugingo managed to drive the vehicle to Mulago Hospital. His bodyguard, Muhumuza Richard, succumbed to the injuries on arrival at the hospital while Pastor Bugingo is under going medical treatment at Mulago.

Police say the deceased’s body has been conveyed to the City Mortuary at Mulago for postmortem examination and that they are thoroughly reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailants.