A soldier shot himself dead in Kaabong, Uganda, after a heated argument with a colleague over a guest house attendant. The incident occurred at the Korimong Guest House where Pte David Wabule, stationed at the nearby Longoromit Battalion Headquarters, found his lover with a fellow soldier.
The woman in question is identified as Lucky Auma, who worked at the guest house. The shooting events unfolded later on in a very ugly manner that sparked a lot of question sin the neighborhood. Here is how it went down.
Pte David Wabule reportedly enraged by the sight of Auma and found her standing with Pte Ngabirano Gerald Akampulira, he consequently confiscated Akampulira’s phone and went off. He returned to the guest house after a few minutes armed with an AK-47 rifle and opened fire, aiming for Auma his wife and two other colleagues who had sought refuge in a separate room.
Thankfully, he missed on his targets, and within a twist of events, Wabule instead turned the gun on himself, and unalived himself. Military officials have launched an investigation into the incident. Maj Isaac Oware, spokesperson for the 3rd Division, confirmed the recovery of the weapon and expressed regret over the “misconduct”.
Local police are also conducting inquiries, with Auma and two other soldiers currently in custody.
