Albert Cook Tugume was shot dead on Thursday evening
Albert Cook Tugume, a brother of Kampala deputy mayor Doreen Nyanjura, was shot dead in a robbery on Ntinda-Kigowa Road, Kampala, on Thursday evening.
Police have described the incident as an act of aggravated robbery. Tugume, who operated a mobile money kiosk in the area, was reportedly held at gunpoint by the assailants before being fatally shot. Another individual was injured during the attack, though their identity and condition remain undisclosed.
Nyanjura shared the tragic news on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“My brother Tugume Albert Cook has been abducted at gunpoint from Central Road, Ntinda-Kigowa Road. One person has been shot dead. He operates a mobile money shop.”
Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson briefly acknowledged the incident in a statement on X, confirming that officers from Kira Road police station had responded to the scene.
Further details about the robbery, including the suspects and the motive, remain unclear as police investigations continue.
Source: The Observer
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