Katwe Division police in Kampala is investigating an incident of murder and suicide involving a Military police officer who shot dead his lover before turning a gun on himself and committed suicide.
According to a statement from police, the incident occurred today when Corporal Andebo Collins, a military police officer attached to Makindye Military Police, fatally shot Atulinda Peroni, a civilian support staff also with the military police.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police stated that the two were previously in a relationship and had been residing together in Lusaka Zone, Makindye 1, Makindye Division, before experiencing a separation due to misunderstandings.
It is alleged that today morning at approximately 07:00 hours, Corporal Andebo Collins, armed with an AK-47 rifle and dressed in civilian attire, confronted Atulinda Peroni as she was boarding a boda boda opened. He opened fire on her, resulting in her sustaining a shattered arm.
Subsequently, Corporal Andebo Collins turned the firearm on himself, resulting in his demise upon arrival at Mulago Hospital’s casualty ward.
Owoyesigyire says police officers at Katwe Police Station and the Military Police swiftly responded to the scene, managing to rush the victim to Nsambya Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The killer firearm was recovered, along with 13 cartridges from the scene while Atulinda’s body has been conveyed to City Mortuary Mulago for postmortem examination.
Owoyesigyire also notes that security teams have since established that the duo had a history of relationship issues spanning approximately five years.
“At this juncture, our inquiries are ongoing to comprehensively understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Statements have been recorded from witnesses to aid in our investigation. More details will be availed as soon as possible.” The statement adds.