4 arrested over lawyer Ronnie Mukisa’s killing

The Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) has arrested four people suspected to have orchestrated the shooting to death of Ronnie Mukisa, a lawyer working with IBC Advocates.

Mukisa was trailed and shot dead on May 31 at his home in Kitiko-Birongo village, Makindye-Ssabagabo municipality in Wakiso district. Soon after Mukisa’s shooting, deputy inspector general of police Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime, said all security agencies had been deployed to fast-track the perpetrators. It has now emerged that CMI, in collaboration with crime intelligence and criminal investigations directorate (CID) have so far arrested four suspects.

The police first arrested Mukisa’s wife, Dorah Birungi, after friends and family members allegedly pointed fingers at her since the murder came a few weeks after they had bitterly separated. Birungi had earlier abandoned their matrimonial home and gone to an unknown destination.

She was later released on police bond and she even attended her husband’s burial which took place at Joggo trading centre, Goma Division in Mukono district.

Mukisa and Birungi had their traditional wedding (introduction) in April this year and it was reported that they were planning to have their church wedding, but a dispute emerged between them and they ended up separating.

Mukisa’s neighbours said he often returned home very late. But on the fateful night, Mukisa arrived at the apartment parking space at approximately 2300hrs.

“After parking his dark blue Subaru Legacy with registration number UBJ 006K, Mr Mukisa proceeded to close the gate. It was during his return to the apartment that neighbours heard gunshots,” neighbours told police.

Besides the killing of Mukisa, the other major killings in May include minister of state for labour, Col (rtd) Charles Okello Engola who was killed by his bodyguard Pte Wilson Sabiiti on May 2nd.

Vlogger Ibrahim Isma Tusubira alias Isma Olaxess aka Jjaja Ichuli was shot dead on May 6 inside his vehicle in Kyanja using a pistol while Indian money lender Uttam Bhandari was shot dead by a police officer Ivan Wabwire on May 12. At least 10 gun violence incidents were reported in May and four private security guards were part of the deceased statistics.