CRIME (UGNEWSLINE) – A female guest has been shot dead and a police officer injured during an exchange of gunfire between police and armed assailants who attacked Mucha Lodges in Kisoro District in the early hours of Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. at the lodge, located along Mutolere–Nyundo Road, near Lake Mulehe.
The deceased has been identified as Nasozi Kiyaga, a resident of Kampala Capital City who was staying at the lodge at the time of the attack.
The injured officer, identified as Police Constable Mukesi Charles, was deployed to guard the premises. He sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg during the exchange of fire.
According to the police, officers responded to the attack by the armed assailants, resulting in a gunfire exchange that left Kiyaga dead and the officer injured.
Mukesi was rushed to Kisoro Hospital for medical attention and is currently reported to be in stable condition.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson Superintendent of Police (SP) Nelson Tumushime said investigations into the incident were ongoing, while security operations had been launched to track down and apprehend the suspected attackers.
Tumushime said security had also been heightened in the area to protect residents and tourists following the incident.
Police have appealed to members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could help identify and arrest those responsible for the attack.
The motive behind the attack and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain subject to police investigations.
