Attempted assassination of Katumba Wamala
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| Attempted assassination of Katumba Wamala | |
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| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date | June 1, 2021 |
| Target | Katumba Wamala |
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| Injured | Katumba Wamala |
On June 1, 2021, Ugandan Minister of Works and Transport, Katumba Wamala, was shot and wounded in Kampala.
Assassination attempt
Four individuals on motorcycles opened fire on the army vehicle in which Wamala was traveling in Kampala. Wamala’s daughter, Brenda Wamala, and his driver, Haruna Kayondo, were killed.[1][2] Wamala received injuries to both shoulders.[3]
Reactions
Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, condemned the attack, describing it was the work of "pigs who do not value life".[4]
References
- ^ "Katumba Wamala: Uganda minister shot in assassination attempt". BBC News. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Assassination attempt on Ugandan minister kills daughter and driver". The Guardian. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Assassination attempt on Ugandan minister kills 2". Deutsche Welle. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Gunmen kill Uganda minister's daughter in failed assassination attempt". The Irish Times. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.