A police officer has been arrested on allegations of murder at the Jinja Road Police Barracks. The incident, which transpired at around 5pm on September 5, has left the police community in disbelief.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, SSP Patrick Onyango, the suspect, only identified as AIP Ogwang, is a police officer attached to the Counter Terrorism police unit.Â
AIP Ogwang allegedly shot his wife, Cpl Atino Jennifer, dead with a yet-to-be-identified pistol.
Both the suspect and the victim resided at the Jinja Road Police Barracks.
Cpl Atino was a member of the Very Important Person Protection Unit (VIPPU) within the police force.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. AIP Ogwang is currently in custody at the Jinja Road Police Division, where he awaits interrogation by authorities.
Investigations are ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge as the case unfolds.
