The Police at Jinja Road are actively investigating a tragic shooting incident that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, June 18, 2025, at the offices of Ultimate Security Company in Mbuya, Bugolobi Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District. The incident resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including the suspected shooter.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigire, the deceased have been identified as: Noella Zella, an Assistant Human Resource Officer at Ultimate Security Company (further particulars pending), Bwampata Salez, an Armory Officer at the same company (further particulars pending), and Mwaawa Richard, a security guard and the suspected shooter, also employed by Ultimate Security Company.
Preliminary reports indicate that at approximately 9:00 AM, the suspect, Mwaawa Richard, entered the company premises and shot Noella Zella, before turning the firearm on Bwampata Salez. Police officers, responding promptly to reports of an active shooter, engaged the suspect and fatally shot him while attempting to neutralize the threat.
“All three bodies have been conveyed to City Mortuary Mulago for postmortem examinations. The firearm believed to have been used in the shooting has been recovered and submitted for forensic analysis,” Owoyesigyire stated.
At this point, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“We urge the public to remain calm and allow the police to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation. Additional details will be shared in due course,” Owoyesigyire added.
