Engola, the former minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations was gunned down by his bodyguard, a Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) soldier, Wilson Sabiti, on May 2, 2023, at his home in Kyanja in Nakawa Division, Kampala allegedly over labour rights related issues. Â
Ssenyange who was a boxer, a trainer and a ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobilizer was gunned down by the elite Special Forces Command (SFC) soldiers who were on patrol on the night of December 30, 2020, at his home in Bwaise, Kawempe Division.
Museveni, on Friday, invited the two families of the victims at State House Entebbe to officially extend an apology to them on behalf of the UPDF to which he is the commander in chief. The president also extended undisclosed financial support to the two families.
During the meeting, the National Leadership of Born-Agains (Balokole) from Lira district offered prayers where they highlighted the spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness. The family of Engola was led by his brother Sam Engola who appreciated Museveni for convening such an important meeting.
He was accompanied by the widow, Joyce Ayikoru, relatives as well as the cultural elders from the Otikokin clan. The family of the late Zebra Ssenyange was led by his son Isaac Ssenyange accompanied by his siblings as well as the widow Mercy Mukankusi.Â
The deputy chief of defense forces (CDF), Lt Gen Sam Okiding represented the CDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba at the function. Lt Gen Okiding on behalf of UPDF offered a sincere apology and condolences to the families of the victims.
inarticle} inarticle}