Gunmen Attack Pastor Bugingo, Shoot Bodyguard Dead

House of Prayer Ministry Pastor and businessman, Aloysius Bugingo, is currently nursing injuries after being attacked by unknown gunmen.

ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, said the incident happened Tuesday night at approximately 9 pm.

He said the Old Kampala Police are currently conducting a comprehensive investigation into the attempted murder of the Pastor and the unfortunate killing of his bodyguard, Muhumuza Richard.

“At approximately 9 PM on January 2nd, 2024, unidentified assailants opened fire on Pastor Bugingo’s vehicle, registered as PRAIZ GOD, along Namungona, Zone 2, Kasubi Rubaga Division Kampala at Bwalakata Junction along National Housing Road, before swiftly escaping the scene on a motorcycle,” said Owoyesigyire.

Despite sustaining injuries during the attack, Pastor Aloysious Bugingo managed to transport the vehicle to Mulago Hospital.

He is currently admitted at Mulago Hospital in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

“Regrettably, his bodyguard, Muhumuza Richard, succumbed to the assault and was confirmed dead upon arrival at the hospital. Currently, Pastor Bugingo is undergoing medical treatment and is under close monitoring.”

“Upon an immediate response to the incident, the police discovered that the scene had been tampered with. Statements from eyewitnesses have been diligently recorded, and the deceased’s body has been conveyed to the City Mortuary at Mulago for a thorough postmortem examination.”

He said the police are thoroughly reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailants.