Charles Okello Engola, the State Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, was shot by his security at close range.
Engola was shot on Tuesday as he got into his car to leave for work at his home in Kyanja, according to Police Spokesperson Fred Enaga.
Private Wilson Sabiti has been identified by the police as the bodyguard.
Enaga added that Ronald Otim, Engola’s ADC, had suffered serious wounds and was being treated at Mulago Hospital.
Enaga claims that Sabiti shot Engola multiple times at close range, instantly killing him.
Enaga continues, saying that after killing the minister, the bodyguard escaped the scene and went to the trading district at Kyanja, Ring Road, where he went inside a salon and killed himself as well.
Enaga claims that the reason for the shooting has not yet been determined. According to him, a detective team has been sent to the crime scene to conduct additional inquiries.
Engola served in the military and oversaw the UPDF 501 Brigade in Opit, in the Gulu District.
In 2007, he retired from the military after being elevated to the rank of colonel.
He held the position of Oyam District LCV Chairperson for two terms while running for the NRM party’s nomination for president.
He was chosen as the representative for Oyam North in 2016 and re-elected in 2021.
In addition, he held the position of State Minister of Defense from 2016 until 2021.
