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Fear!! UPDF Takes Over Pr. Bugingo’s Security After Attack
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has assumed control of the security for Pastor Bugingo Aloysius until further notice.
Colonel Fred Mwesigye, the head of operations in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, announced this during the Sunday service at Canaan Church.
Mwesigye disclosed that the UPDF is now responsible for security at Canaan Church, Pastor Bugingo’s residence, and all his offices, including the Salt media offices in Rubaga.
“I am Colonel Fred Mwesigye, the head of operations in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. I come to mourn with you for the deceased member and thank God for giving Pastor Bugingo a second chance at life. I am here to assess the security at this Church, and I can confirm that we are in control at the residence and the offices. I want you to remain calm, and I assure you that we will do everything to ensure your safety,” Colonel Mwesigye stated.
Mwesigye’s comments follow days after Pastor survived an assassination attempt that resulted in his driver’s death due to gunshot wounds.
While narrating the ordeal at the burial, pastor Bugingo recounted how the deceased used to promise him that he will take all his [Bugingo’s] bullets if they’re ever attacked.Saying Richard has always told his children and relatives that bullets meant for him will also get into him because of the love he has.
According to the Salt media Boss, even when the deceased was heading to Somalia or Congo, he would recite a prayer saying let Bugingo be attacked when am present so that i fulfill my promise to him of taking all his bullets, indeed this happened and he took all the bullets.