The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has sanctioned multiple criminal charges, including murder, aggravated robbery, and threatening violence, arising from a fatal shooting incident at Kiboga Government Prison.
The decision follows the formal arraignment of the principal accused, Prison Warder No. 13544 Anguyo Moses, who appeared before Her Worship Jonad Kusasira, Magistrate Grade I, on 31st March 2026.
According to prosecution, Anguyo’s arrest followed a coordinated cross-border operation in Aru, Democratic Republic of Congo, where he had allegedly fled after the incident. Authorities say he was found hiding on a farm in Aru Village owned by one Andama and was being concealed by an individual identified as Hitler Pariyo. The operation was executed by police, acting on intelligence shared by the Uganda Prisons Service, in what officials described as a successful inter-agency collaboration.
Prosecutors allege that the offences stem from events of 23rd February 2026 at Kiboga Government Prison, during which Anguyo, while allegedly armed with a firearm, unlawfully caused the deaths of ASP Catherine Hope, PO1 Akishuri Bright, Ayebare Sarah, and Niwagaba Salson. The state further contends that the accused also robbed victims Katusiime Grace and Nabayiga Mary of their property during the same incident, using a deadly weapon.
In addition, Anguyo faces a charge of threatening violence, with prosecution alleging that he used threats of death or serious harm during the course of the attack.
The case also involves three co-accused persons — Anziku Peter, Anziku Peter alias Okuonzi Dickson, and Amviko Hellen — who are charged as accessories after the fact to felony. The prosecution alleges they assisted the main suspect in evading arrest and escaping lawful custody following the alleged offences.
The prosecution team is led by Senior State Attorney Stephen Ariong and State Attorney Joan Gaswaga from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Uganda).
Authorities emphasized that the case underscores the principle that no individual is above the law and reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing justice for the victims and their families. The accused persons remain presumed innocent until proven guilty, and proceedings are ongoing as investigations continue.
