Police hunting for Soldier who shot traffic officer

By Ben Musanje

17^th Jan 2022

Police together with the army and the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence -CMI are hunting for Corporal Bashir Mango Babangida for allegedly shooting injuring a traffic officer PC Robert Mukebezi on the thigh and at Kira road over the weekend.

Mukebezi, who was on duty at Kira road division had responded to a traffic incident involving a military vehicle under registration number H4DF 1391, that veered off the road and rammed into a sign post.

During the process of transferring the accident motor vehicle to the police for further inspection, a military response team also approached the scene in another vehicle, under registration number, H4DF 922, that was commanded by Major Alpha Okua.

Unfortunately, one of his officers identified as Corporal Bashir Mango Babangida drew out his gun then shot and injured the traffic officer.

The Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga says that the suspect abandoned his gun at Bukasa village and is on the run and he is wanted on charges of attempted murder and obstruction of an officer on lawful duty.

He however condemns such acts of impunity and abuse of authority saying that there was no justification at all for the use of a firearm.

The victim has been transferred to Victoria hospital for better treatment. We pray for his speedy recovery from injuries and the trauma.