Fugitive Prison warder accused of killing four in Kiboga Prison captured in DR Congo

By Our Reporter

Fugitive Ugandan prison warder accused of killing four people at Kiboga Central Prison in Kiboga district a month ago has been arrested in neighbouring DR Congo, authorities have confirmed.

The suspect, identified as Moses Anguyo (No. 13544), was apprehended in Aru in a joint operation involving police and prison officers from Arua District. Security sources say leads from three of the suspect’s relatives helped in the cross border capture, and efforts are underway to transfer him back to Uganda to face murder charges.

Late February Anguyo went amok and opened fire killing Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Hope Catherine, the Deputy Officer in Charge Kiboga Prison; Principal Officer I Akishuri Bright, the third in command; and Ayebare Sarah, spouse to the Officer in Charge. and her toddler, Salson Nuwagaba, who was reportedly struck by a stray bullet. Authorities had earlier announced a Shs10 million bounty for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.

Preliminary reports indicate the shooting may have followed a dispute after the warder was cautioned for using WhatsApp while on duty, in breach of prison regulations, and investigators have also cited possible frustration linked to career progression as part of the motive.