KIBOGA
Three people have been killed in a shooting incident at Kiboga Prison in Kiboga District.
According to a statement issued by the Uganda Prisons Service, the incident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on Monday when Warder No. 13544, Anguyo Moses, allegedly opened fire on his supervisors.
The deceased have been identified as Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Hope Catherine, the Deputy Officer in Charge; Principal Officer I Akishuri Bright, the third-in-command at the facility; and Ms Ayebare Sarah, the spouse of the Officer in Charge. The suspect reportedly fled the scene shortly after the shooting.
Deceased, ASP Hope Catherine
In a statement, Senior Commissioner of Prisons and Service spokesperson Frank Baine Mayanja confirmed the incident and said security agencies had launched a manhunt.
“The Commissioner General of Prisons regrets to announce the unfortunate death of three persons following a shooting incident at Kiboga Prison,” Baine said.
“The Police were immediately called in and secured the crime scene. Joint security operations are currently pursuing the suspect. 
Suspect, Anguyo Moses
“Although the gun used in the shooting has been recovered, the suspect remains at large and is considered dangerous,” he added.
Baine urged members of the public to provide information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest.
“Anyone with valuable information regarding his whereabouts is urged to inform the Police,” he said.
Security agencies have since intensified operations in and around Kiboga as investigations into the motive of the shooting continue.
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