Pastor Alloysious Bugingo, a prominent religious figure from House of Prayer Ministry, narrowly escaped an unprecedented attack on Tuesday night as assailants fired 13 bullets at his SUV, Toyota Lexus with personalised number PRAIZ GOD.
The hitmen, according to Uganda Police waylaid the man of God along Namungona , Zone 2 , kasubi Rubaga Division Kampala at Bwalakata Junction along National Housing Road , before swiftly escaping the scene on a motorcycle.
Bugingo survived the attack with no major harm but regrettably his assistant Richard Muhumuza was shot multiple times and succumbed to wounds upon arrival at Mulago Hospital.
“Upon an immediate response to the incident, the police discovered that the scene had been tampered with. Statements from eyewitnesses have been diligently recorded, and the deceased’s body has been conveyed to the City Mortuary at Mulago for a thorough postmortem examination,” Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigire said in a statement.
Pastor Bugingo has been praised for exuding bravery and driving to Mulago hospital despite being shot at.
At Mulago he was examined by experts and declared out of danger before he was discharged.
Investigators established 13 bullets were fired at the pastors posh vehicle.
Who would want Bugingo dead?
The incident has attracted national attention, with General Muhoozi Kainerugaba a high-ranking military official, expressing deep concern and urging security agencies to get to the bottom of the attack.
General Muhoozi emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the motives and perpetrators behind this unprecedented assault.
“We praise the Lord that our strong supporter, Pastor Bugingo, survived an attempt on his life last night as he was driving home. I have spoken to him and he is well. He got slightly wounded in his left shoulder. A friend and member of his church was killed by the assassin,” Muhoozi posted on X.
He further added that, “once again we urge the law enforcement agencies to quickly investigate and bring these criminals to justice. Who are these criminals? Is it ADF or some other shadowy group? We need answers to these questions. This is the second attack on our supporters in the last 8 months and no offender has been brought to book yet. The case of the cold blooded murder of Isma Olaxess is still unresolved. Once again we thank God that Pastor Bugingo survived this heinous attack.”
The community, already shaken by the audacity of the attack on one of its revered figures, is now grappling with fear and uncertainty.
Pastor Bugingo, known for his outspoken views and controversial teachings denouncing the opposition groups in the country and exhibiting broad daylight support for the regime and Gen. Muhoozi has been a lightning rod for attention in recent times, but the severity of this attack has taken everyone by surprise.
As the investigation unfolds, questions linger about whether this attack is linked to the pastor’s public statements, personal disputes, or if there are larger forces at play. The community, while relieved that the pastor survived the attempt on his life, anxiously awaits answers and justice.
