Police probe murder of SC Villa Captain
KMP spokesperson Rachael Kawala said police at Katwe Division are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Owori’s attack and death, with efforts underway to identify and apprehend those responsible.
Sports Club Villa captain David Owori, also known as "Colgate," who died on August 5, 2026, after sustaining injuries in an attack in Makindye Division, Kampala. (Courtesy photo: X/@SCVillaJogoo)
__________________ KMP spokesperson Rachael Kawala. (File photo)
Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of David Owori, also known as "Colgate," a 28-year-old captain of Sports Club Villa and a resident of Dubai Zone, Makindye Division, Kampala.
KMP spokesperson Rachael Kawala today (August, 5, 2026) said their territorial police at Katwe Division are actively investigating the matter to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack on Owori and identify those responsible.
“It is alleged that on August 4, 2026, at an unknown time, the victim was critically injured by unidentified assailants while on foot along Nalinya–Mpologoma Road in Dubai Zone, Makindye II Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala,” Kawala said.
Sports Club Villa captain David Owori, also known as "Colgate," who died on August 5, 2026, after sustaining injuries in an attack in Makindye Division, Kampala. (File)
She explained that Owori was found unconscious by passers-by, who rushed him to Sir Albert Cook Hospital for medical treatment. "At about 2:00 am, he was referred to Case Hospital for specialised care, where he was later pronounced dead.”
Kawala said the scene of the incident had been documented and processed to ensure that all relevant evidence is collected and preserved.
SC Villa, in a statement released by club spokesperson Asan Kasingye today (August 5, 2026), announced Owori’s death, saying, “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of our captain, Owori, who had been receiving treatment at Case Clinic following an attack by suspected thugs. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with his family.”
The club said police authorities, “have been informed and investigations are underway. We ask everyone to keep Owori in their thoughts and prayers and to respect the privacy of his family during this difficult time.”
Murder statistics
According to the 2025 annual crime report released last week, police recorded 4,238 homicide cases in 2025, a slight decrease from 4,329 cases reported in 2024.
The victims included 3,397 adult males, 550 adult females, 173 male juveniles, and 148 female juveniles. Of these, 338 victims were killed through hacking, compared to 310 in 2024.
An analysis of data indicates that the motives behind these killings largely stemmed from land disputes, domestic violence, acts of mob justice, family misunderstandings, crimes of passion and business rivalries.