Who Is Really Behind These Top Killings In Uganda?? Kaweesi’s Killer Weapon Resurfaces in Katumba Shooting, The Same Mafia Could Be The One Behind Both Shootings

A fresh investigation has uncovered a disturbing link between two of Uganda’s most shocking violent incidents: the 2017 assassination of former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Felix Kaweesi and the 2021 attempted assassination of General Edward Katumba Wamala. Security sources have confirmed that the same firearm was used in both attacks, suggesting the presence of a long-running, highly organized assassination ring operating in the country.

The weapon in question was recovered during the investigation into the June 1, 2021 attack on Gen. Katumba. He was ambushed while traveling in a military Toyota Land Cruiser along Kisota Road in Kampala. The assault claimed the lives of his daughter, Brenda Nantongo, and his driver, Haruna Kayondo. Gen. Katumba survived multiple gunshot wounds and was flown abroad for emergency treatment. The attack sent shockwaves across the nation and triggered a wide-ranging security crackdown, resulting in numerous arrests and the seizure of several weapons.

Ballistic analysis later confirmed that one of the recovered guns had also been used in the 2017 assassination of AIGP Kaweesi. He was gunned down in broad daylight near his home in Kulambiro while riding with his bodyguard and driver, who were also killed in the ambush. The revelation that the same weapon was used in both high-profile attacks marks a major breakthrough in Uganda’s ongoing struggle to unravel a network of politically and criminally motivated killings.

Investigators believe the gun was not discarded after its first use but intentionally preserved and handed down between operatives—pointing to a sophisticated and well-coordinated criminal enterprise. The syndicate is believed to have access to weapons, funding, and trained hitmen, operating across Kampala and surrounding regions.

Among those arrested following the Katumba attack was Hussein Lubwama, also known as “Master,” a suspected member of a mobile gang responsible for both assassinations and armed robberies. The group’s operations were marked by precision and stealth—they would strike and then disappear without a trace.

The probe, initially led by the late Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech, linked the gang to a series of violent incidents in areas such as Namuwongo, Nansana, and Kawempe. Several individuals, including Siraje Kibirige, Fazil Kalyango, Hussein Sserubula (also known as Imam Sserubula), and Abubaker Lubega, were apprehended. Authorities believe the group operated under the guidance of a fugitive cleric, Sheikh Abdu Kadir Muwanga, who allegedly helped plan and coordinate their missions.

Further intelligence indicates that the gang financed some of its operations through robberies. In one reported case, the suspects stole UGX 6.7 million from a businessman, using the proceeds to purchase more firearms and motorcycles—essential tools for their attacks.

Now treated as a critical piece of evidence, the resurfaced weapon is being examined for links to other unresolved assassinations, including the 2018 murder of former Buyende District Police Commander Muhammad Kirumira. Investigators are reopening old case files to determine whether the same gun was used in other killings.

With this breakthrough, the Director of Public Prosecutions is reportedly reviewing the charges against several previously arrested suspects. Years of stalled progress and withdrawn cases—such as the earlier prosecution of Kaweesi’s suspected killers—could now see renewed momentum as fresh evidence emerges.

For the families of the victims, this development offers a glimmer of long-awaited hope. After years marked by silence, dead ends, and frustration, there is new optimism that the truth may finally come to light.

As the investigation deepens, one question looms large: Who is orchestrating these high-level killings—and how far does this shadowy network reach?