UNTOLD STORY! How Bukwo District CAO Who Interdicted Four Officers over Alleged Embezzlement, Was Shot Dead, Car Burnt
A Collage of Ogwang(Deceased) and his Burnt Car
The acting Bukwo District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Robert Ogwang, was on Friday night shot dead by unknown assailants in Matugga, Wakiso district.
The murder incident happened at around 1am at Kiryowa, Mabanda, Bombo Road near Banu Petrol Station as Ogwang was traveling to Lira City, according to a statement issued by ASP Luke Owoyesigire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson.
“It is alleged that while Ogwang was travelling in the said motor vehicle, unidentified assailants shot at him several times causing injuries to him, first responders from a nearby clinic had to rush him to Bombo Military Hospital where he succumbed to the bullet injuries this morning at around 4 am,” the statement continues.
The gunmen fired several times at his official vehicle with registration number UG 0865Z. It was set ablaze by gunfire.
It is reported that several gunshots were heard at the hour, and police officers from both Matuga and Kasangati police stations responded by dashing to the scene.
The officers from both Matuga and Kasangati police stations rushed to the scene only to find the car on fire. The police fire prevention and rescue services responded and managed to extinguish the burning vehicle,” said police in a statement.
“An inquiry has kicked off to investigate the murder with the hope of identifying the assailants and knowing their motive’, said a Police source.
During his first days in office, Ogwang interdicted four officers over alleged embezzlement and mismanagement of public funds.
Ogwang became CAO for Bukwo after his predecessor Swaib Balaba was relieved of his duties by Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi over alleged abuse of office and corruption.
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