City Tycoon Found In Pool Of Blood After Disagreement With Wife

The neighborhood of Mbuya Hill were left reeling as police launch a comprehensive investigation into the suspected murder of renowned businessman and military contractor, Henry Katanga. The 61-year-old was found lifeless in his bed, a bullet wound to his head marking the tragic end of a man known for his big role in the procurement and supplies business.

Henry had collaborations with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and various government agencies.

Authorities were alerted to the distressing incident when a frantic call regarding a shooting came through to the Bugolobi police station. OC station, ASP Peter Ogwang, and his team were quick to respond and were confronted with a gruesome scene at Katanga’s residence.

Upon their arrival, they found Katanga “soaked in a pool of blood in his master bedroom with a wound on the head resulting from a gunshot.” The discovery sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many in disbelief.

Details emerging from the scene tell a heart-wrenching tale of a family torn apart. Tricia, one of Katanga’s daughters, relayed to police detectives that a heated dispute had erupted between her father and her mother, Molly Katanga.

She then heard a chilling gunshot reverberate through the house. Rushing to the bedroom, she was confronted with the sight of her father, slumped on the bed, blood flowing from a gunshot wound, and her mother lying unconscious on the floor.

Prompt medical attention was administered to Molly Katanga as she was quickly rushed to International Hospital Kampala (IHK) by concerned family members, arriving before the police.

Among the unsettling discoveries made at the scene was a pistol, bearing the identification number UG 16222 00061 CZ99 COMPACT. This development added an alarming layer to the ongoing investigation.

In a surprising twist, some family members who were present during the tragic incident were taken into custody for questioning. Authorities are leaving no stone unturned as they delve into this complex and distressing case.

As the community grapples with the loss of Henry Katanga, we anxiously await the results of the ongoing police investigation, hopeful that it will bring clarity to this puzzling tragedy.