By Our Reporter.
Ssekandi Edirisa, 47, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his gate in Manja Cell, Kyengera Town Council, as police appeal to the public for information to help identify the suspects.
WAKISO, Uganda — Police in Nsangi are investigating the fatal shooting of a 47-year-old businessman, Ssekandi Edirisa, who was allegedly shot dead by unidentified armed men at his home in Manja Cell, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District, on Saturday night, October 10, 2026.
According to preliminary police information, the incident occurred at about 11 p.m. as Ssekandi returned home from work with two family members, including his wife and son. The family was reportedly travelling in a Subaru Forester, registration number UA 401DN, when they were attacked at their gate.
The assailants allegedly opened fire on Ssekandi before fleeing the scene. He died at the scene, according to the information provided by police.
The motive for the shooting had not been established in the preliminary account, and the identities of the suspects remained unknown as of Sunday, October 11.
Police said investigations were underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing, identify those responsible and pursue their arrest.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Racheal Kawala appealed to members of the public with credible information to assist investigators.
“Police appeal to anyone with credible information that may assist in the investigation to report to the nearest police station,” Kawala said.
Family Attacked on Arrival at Home
The shooting reportedly occurred when Ssekandi and his family members arrived at their residence after leaving their workplace in Kiteemu Trading Centre.
Preliminary information indicates that the family was approaching or entering their home when unidentified men armed with a firearm attacked them at the gate.
The circumstances leading to the confrontation, including whether the attackers had followed the family or were already waiting at the residence, had not been established in the information available.
Police had also not publicly identified a possible motive or confirmed whether the suspects took any property during the incident.
These details are likely to form part of the ongoing investigation as detectives seek to reconstruct the events before, during and after the shooting.
The presence of Ssekandi’s wife and son during the attack makes establishing their accounts of what happened potentially important to the investigation. However, no direct statements from the family members were included in the preliminary information provided.
The registration number of the vehicle in which the family was travelling may also help investigators establish the sequence of events surrounding their arrival at the home.
Further details about the suspects, their movements and any possible leads had not been released in the initial police account.
Police Launch Investigation
Police in Nsangi have opened an investigation into the killing and begun efforts to identify, trace and arrest the suspected assailants.
The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances of the shooting and determine whether the attackers had a specific target or motive. At this stage, however, no explanation for the killing has been confirmed.
Investigators will need to establish a reliable account of the incident through available evidence and witness information. Any conclusions about the motive or the identity of those responsible should await confirmation from the authorities.
Police had not announced any arrests in the information provided as of Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The public appeal for information is intended to help investigators obtain credible leads that could assist in tracing the suspects.
Anyone with relevant information has been urged to report to the nearest police station, according to Kawala.
The appeal does not establish that members of the public witnessed the shooting, but it provides a channel for people who may have information relevant to the investigation to contact police.
Questions Surrounding the Motive
The motive for Ssekandi’s killing remained unclear in the preliminary account.
Police had not established whether the shooting was connected to his business activities, a personal dispute, robbery or another possible cause. Such possibilities should not be treated as findings without supporting evidence from investigators.
Establishing motive is an important part of a criminal investigation because it can help investigators identify potential suspects and test whether the available evidence supports a particular explanation.
In cases involving unidentified assailants, investigators may examine the events leading up to the attack, accounts from people who were present, and any other relevant evidence available to them.
However, no specific investigative findings beyond the opening of the case and efforts to trace the suspects were provided in the initial account.
It also remained unclear whether Ssekandi had previously reported threats or whether the family had noticed suspicious activity before the shooting. There was no confirmed information on these matters in the details released.
Until police provide further information, the circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation.
Public Cooperation and Crime Reporting
The shooting has drawn attention to the importance of timely reporting and cooperation between the public and law enforcement agencies in investigating serious crimes.
Information from people who may have seen unusual activity in the area or who possess other relevant evidence can help investigators establish timelines and identify leads. Such information should be passed directly to police rather than circulated as unverified accusations on social media.
Members of the public should avoid naming individuals as suspects without official confirmation or reliable evidence. Unsubstantiated allegations can harm innocent people and interfere with efforts to establish what happened.
Anyone providing information should communicate what they directly observed or reliably know, distinguishing it from rumours or assumptions.
Police have not, in the preliminary information provided, disclosed a dedicated contact number for this case. The stated guidance is to report credible information to the nearest police station.
What Is Known So Far
The available preliminary account establishes several key details about the incident:
- Victim: Ssekandi Edirisa, a 47-year-old businessman.
- Location: Manja Cell, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District.
- Date and time: About 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Circumstances: The victim was reportedly arriving home with his wife and son in a Subaru Forester, registration number UA 401DN.
- Attack: Unidentified men allegedly armed with a firearm shot Ssekandi at the gate before fleeing.
- Police response: Nsangi police opened an investigation and began efforts to identify and arrest the suspects.
- Motive and arrests: No confirmed motive or arrests were included in the preliminary information available.
These details reflect the initial police account and may be supplemented or clarified as investigations progress.
Investigation Continues
The killing of Ssekandi Edirisa has left important questions unanswered, including why he was targeted, who carried out the shooting and whether the suspects had any prior connection to him.
Police have appealed for credible information from members of the public as efforts to identify and trace the assailants continue.
The next stage of the investigation will be important in establishing a clear account of the events and determining whether sufficient evidence exists to bring those responsible before the courts.
For now, the suspects remain unidentified in the available information, and the motive for the shooting has not been established.
The case remains under investigation, with police urging anyone who can provide relevant information to report to the nearest police station.
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