{"id":42035,"date":"2026-02-23T17:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T14:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/?p=42035"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:29:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T14:29:11","slug":"prison-warder-shoots-dead-three-at-kiboga-prison-flees-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/prison-warder-shoots-dead-three-at-kiboga-prison-flees-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"Prison Warder Shoots Dead Three At Kiboga Prison, Flees Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KIBOGA, UGANDA \u2013 A prison warder attached to Kiboga Prison has shot and killed three people, including two of his supervisors, before fleeing the facility, authorities have confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement issued, the Uganda Prisons Service said the shooting occurred at about 10:00 a.m. when Warder No. 13544 Anguyo Moses allegedly opened fire on his superiors inside the prison premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deceased have been identified as Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Hope Catherine, who served as Deputy Officer in Charge; Principal Officer I Akishuri Bright, the third in command; and Ms. Ayebare Sarah, the spouse of the Officer in Charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/horry-730x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/horry-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/horry-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/horry-768x1077.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/horry-1095x1536.jpg 1095w, https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/horry-360x504.jpg 360w, https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/horry-750x1052.jpg 750w, https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/horry-1140x1599.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/horry.jpg 1460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the statement signed by Senior Commissioner of Prisons and Service Spokesperson Frank Baine Mayanja, police were immediately notified and secured the scene as joint security teams launched a manhunt for the suspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities confirmed that the firearm used in the shooting has been recovered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the suspect remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public have been urged to report any information regarding his whereabouts to the nearest police station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The motive behind the shooting has not yet been disclosed. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Uganda Prisons Service said it will provide updates to the public as more details emerge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KIBOGA, UGANDA \u2013 A prison warder attached to Kiboga Prison has shot and killed three people, including two of his supervisors, before fleeing the facility, authorities have confirmed. 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