Police in Kanungu District have arrested a private security guard accused of killing a prominent businessman and proprietor of Mutinisa Motors Uganda.
The suspect, Byaruhanga Hillary, 28, a guard attached to Don World Security Limited, is alleged to have shot dead Anthony Mutinisa, 53, on Sunday evening before fleeing the scene with the victim’s vehicle.
According to police, the stolen car, registration number UA 769 BQ, was later recovered in Katwe Cell, Kihihi Town Council during a follow-up operation.
Police spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke confirmed the incident and said the suspect did not act alone.
“The suspect, Byaruhanga Hillary, a private security guard, shot Mr. Mutinisa in cold blood and escaped with his vehicle. We have since recovered the car and arrested him together with one Akampa Mark, who is believed to have been aiding him,” Rusoke said.
Rusoke added that investigations are ongoing to establish the motive of the crime and whether other accomplices were involved.
“We are treating this as a case of murder and aggravated robbery. The two suspects are in custody, and our teams are pursuing leads to ensure all those connected to this brutal act are brought to book,” he emphasized.
Police have reassured residents of Kanungu that security operations have been intensified and appealed to the public to remain calm as investigations continue.