A police guard at the residence of Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral’s Pastor Robert Kayanja has shot himself dead.
PC Bernard Wakuna, 30, used an SMG gun to end his life, according to Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesman, Mr Luke Owoyesigyire.
“He was wearing a police uniform and his body was found lying on ground with a wound on the head. It is suspected that he shot himself,” Mr Owoyesigyire said.
The officer was deployed in the VIP Protection Unit.
The police mouthpiece said that the officer’s body was found dressed in uniform but the head had been smashed lying on the ground whereas the rifle was by his side.
“The scene was visited by scenes of crime officers and body taken to Mulago city mortuary for examination. Exhibits including the rifle and the cartridge have been recovered.”
This is the second police officer to commit suicide in one week, which raises concern of mental health in the police force.
Last week, PC Ben Langoya who was serving in Ntungamo District shot himself over unknown reasons.
PC Ben Langoya is said to have turned the gun on himself in Ntungamo Police Barracks at around 6:00am.
It was also reported that government had mulled a move to have all police officers checked to ascertain their mental status.
