Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-10-04 15:15:00
A soldier who was deployed to guard a construction site opened fire, killing his Indian boss on Friday before he shot himself dead after complaining over little pay, authorities have said.
Police registered a double murder case by shooting in which 41-year-old Thirumalesh Itikala was gunned down by Private James Tolit Opio, a 38-year-old soldier belonging to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF).
Police’s North Kyoga regional public relations officer (PRO) SP Patrick Jimmy Okema confirmed the shooting incident saying it was at around 9:30am.
Uganda Monitor
