A prison warder has shot and killed his two colleagues at Bugungu Government Prison in Kanfunta, Nyenga Division in Njeru Municipal Council, Buikwe District.
Uganda Prisons Spokesperson, Frank Baine, said in a statement that the incident happened on Monday, October 31, 2022.
He identified the suspect as Prison Warder Jacob Otim, 28.
The victims are; Wardress Eunice Abwot, 25, and Warder Edward Namanya, 29, both attached to Bugungu Prison.
According to Baine, Warder Otim signed a gun to go for general duties only to head to the Sentry where Wardress Abwot was working and shot head dead instantly.
“On hearing the sound of the gun, the second sentry Warder Namanya came to establish the cause of the shooting. Unfortunately, he was too shot dead by Otim,” Baine narrated.
“Police were called in immediately, took over the scene, exhibits and the culprit for further management.”
The suspect is detained at Njeru Police Station.
The late wardress Abwot hails from Larco sub-county, Gulu district while warder Namanya is from Rwamucucu sub-county in Rukiga district.