The territorial police in Busoga East Region (Bugiri) is actively investigating a case of murder by shooting vide CRB 112/2020 (of CPS Bugiri of sheikh Mutumba Masudi 60years).
Sheikh Mutumba was the Imam of Iwemba Mosque, Iwemba Sub county Bugiri District.
The incident occurred yesterday at around 9:00PM at the deceased’s home in Busimba village Iwemba sub county Bugiri District.
He was shot by a single bullet targeted to his head and he died instantly.
Upon receiving information, the police technical team headed by the Regional CID, Scene of Crime officers and commanders visited the scene and cordoned it off to start investigations.
An exhibit (cartridge) of an AK 47 riffle was recovered and has been submitted to forensic experts to establish which gun was used in committing the crime.
Police confirms that four suspects are in custody at CPS Bugiri, to help in investigations.
The hunt for the prime suspect by the joint security team is underway.