Former Works and Transport Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has emotionally recounted the 2021 assassination attempt that claimed the life of his daughter, Dr. Brenda Nantongo Wamala, and his driver Sgt. Haruna Kayondo.Testifying before the International Crimes Division of the High Court, Katumba described the June 1, 2021 attack along Kisota Road in Kampala as one of the most painful moments of his life, saying he watched helplessly as gunmen opened fire on his vehicle.
He told court that as bullets hit the vehicle, his daughter, who was seated behind the driver, was the first to be struck. He said the last word he heard from her before she died was “Jesus.”“The first victim who took the shots was my daughter. I heard her shout, ‘Jesus!’ and she fell on my lap,” Katumba told the court.The former army commander said he initially mistook the gunfire for a motorcycle accident before realizing they were under attack.
He revealed that he was shot in the right arm and later suffered a severe injury to his left hand as he tried to escape the vehicle.Katumba said his driver was also fatally injured, causing the vehicle to lose control and stop. With the help of his bodyguard, he moved to safety as the attackers continued firing before escaping on a motorcycle.He was later taken for emergency treatment and underwent surgeries in Uganda before travelling to Emory Hospital in the United States for specialized care. He told court that he still suffers limited movement in his left arm as a result of the injuries.Despite the trauma, Katumba said the attack did not change his love for people, insisting that although some individuals commit crimes, the majority of Ugandans remain good.The testimony was delivered during the trial of six suspects accused of involvement in the attempted assassination of Gen. Katumba Wamala and the killings of Dr. Brenda Nantongo Wamala and Sgt. Haruna Kayondo.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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