A security guard attached to Saracen Uganda Limited has this Wednesday May 17, 2023 shot dead a colleague in a disagreement from their duty post.
Moses Okedi shot dead John Okudi from u the residential premises of Tororo Cement located in senior quarters Tororo where they were deployed last evening.
Eyewitnesses say the duo first engaged in a serious brawl that led to Okedi shooting his colleague to death.
“I was in my house mopping and heard a raised voice, shortly after, I heard a gunshot, only to reach the scene I found one of the guards lying dead,” Claire Adikin, a neighbour narrated.
Adikin says she quickly alerted police who immediately rushed to the scene of the crime and arrested Moses Okedi and another colleague identified as Robert Ejumu to help with the investigation.
“We have with us the two to help us with the investigation on the exact cause of death,” Adam Kimuli the DPC Tororo said.
Police confirmed the accused suspect has been charged with murder and misuse of firearms.
Kevin Mwambu, the area manager of Saracen Uganda LTD expressed shock at the events, adding that the two colleagues have been working together without any troubles.
