Police speaks out on shooting in Karilo

9 March 2025, 14:04

By Ali Lukomo

Police in Kaliro have arrested a police officer, identified as Sgt. Kyakwise Charles, to assist in investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old student in Kaliro.

The suspect, Sgt. Kyakwise Charles, is attached to Kaliro Police Station.

The incident occurred at Kyani, Bumanya Sub-county in Kaliro District.

The deceased has been identified as Mudago Sogo, a student at Kaliro Vocational Secondary School.

Initial findings indicate that on 8 March 2025, one Mutebi Godfrey, a resident of Kananzoki village, reported a case of cattle theft, specifically three bulls stolen by unknown individuals. Police officers proceeded to the scene, and at the initial stages of the investigation, a sniffer dog was introduced. The dog traced the scent to the bar and led the handler to one Zigondo Bosco Pande, a known habitual thief.

A crowd following the police charged and became rowdy, throwing stones at the officers as they attempted a mob action against the suspect.

Meanwhile, the police officers remained indoors with the suspect, trying to calm the situation. The angry mob advanced, and when the scuffle escalated, Sgt. Kyakwise Charles discharged a bullet, which struck and fatally injured Mudogo Sogo. The suspect was rescued and taken to Kaliro Police CPS.

The victim died on the way to the hospital, and the body was taken to Bumanya Health Centre IV mortuary for a post-mortem.

Further investigations are ongoing to establish more facts.