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A Ugandan minister has been assassinated by his own bodyguard.
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After shooting the minister, the soldier, who remains unnamed, turned the gun on himself and took his own life.
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Retired Colonel Charles Okello Engola, was shot at his home on Tuesday morning.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a soldier from the Ugandan national army, who was assigned as a government minister’s guard, has fatally shot and killed the minister.
The former deputy minister for gender and labour, retired Colonel Charles Okello Engola, was shot at his home on Tuesday morning.
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It is not yet clear whether there was an argument between the soldier and Col Engola.
The soldier, who has not yet been officially identified, proceeded to take his own life by shooting himself.
Before turning the gun on himself, some eyewitnesses said the soldier walked around the neighbourhood shooting in the air.
Initial reports suggest a number of people may be injured and videos on social media showed locals gathering at the scene in shock.
Col Engola was a senior government official and had previously served as a deputy minister for defence.
The speaker of Uganda’s parliament confirmed Col Engola’s death in a short statement while presiding over the morning session.
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“This morning I received sad news that Hon Engola has been shot by his bodyguard and after, shot himself. May his soul rest in peace. That was God’s plan. We can’t change anything,” Anita Among told MPs on Tuesday.
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