Man shot dead by security personnel in Kasese Municipality

10 November 2026, 4:06 pm

By Kyamanduma Patrick

Residents in Kasese are questioning the increasing number of shootings by security personnel involving innocent people and individuals with mental health conditions.

A 45-year-old man has died after being shot by security personnel near the Kilembe Mines checkpoint along Kasese–Kilembe Road in Kasese Municipality.

The deceased, identified as Mugisa Mbasa, a resident of Katiri Trading Centre in Bulembia Division, was reportedly shot in the right thigh after allegedly charging at security officers with a panga when they attempted to search him.

Preliminary information indicates that Mbasa was carrying a sack and a panga when officers stopped him at the checkpoint.

He reportedly raised the panga and moved towards the officers before fleeing towards Kasese town. The officers then fired two warning shots before shooting him in the leg.

Rwenzori East Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate confirmed the incident but declined to provide further details, saying the matter was under investigation.

Meanwhile, Bulembia Division LCIII Chairperson Richard Bomera said this morning that he was shocked by yesterday’s incident and was following up the matter with the Kasese Resident District Commissioner.