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Woman shot dead, police officer injured in Kisoro gunfight
Nelson Tumushime, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, identified the deceased as Nasozi Kiyaga, of Kampala Capital City, who was a guest at the lodge.
Nelson Tumushime, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson. (File photo)
By: Bruno Mugizi, Journalist @New Vision
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A woman was shot dead, and a police officer injured during a gunfight between security personnel and thugs who attacked a lodge in Kisoro District.
The incident occurred at about 2:00am on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Mucha Lodges along Mutolere-Nyundo Road, near Lake Mulehe.
Nelson Tumushime, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, identified the deceased as Nasozi Kiyaga, of Kampala Capital City, who was a guest at the lodge.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, Tumushime said detectives in the territorial police in Kisoro were investigating a case of murder by shooting and attempted murder.
He said the assailants attacked the lodge, prompting security personnel to respond.
"When the assailants attacked the lodge, our officers responded, and during the exchange, one female was shot dead, while our police officer sustained a gunshot wound on the left leg," Tumushime said.
He said the assailants attacked the lodge, prompting security personnel to respond.
"When the assailants attacked the lodge, our officers responded, and during the exchange, one female was shot dead, while our police officer sustained a gunshot wound on the left leg," Tumushime said.
The injured officer was identified as Police Constable Charles Mukesi, who was guarding the premises at the time of the attack.
He was rushed to Kisoro Hospital for treatment and is currently in stable condition, according to police.
Tumushime said an operation had been launched to track down the assailants.
"Security has been beefed up in the area to ensure the safety of tourists and residents," he said.
He appealed to the public to remain calm and provide information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.
He was rushed to Kisoro Hospital for treatment and is currently in stable condition, according to police.
Tumushime said an operation had been launched to track down the assailants.
"Security has been beefed up in the area to ensure the safety of tourists and residents," he said.
He appealed to the public to remain calm and provide information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.