A UPDF soldier attached to the Makindye Military Police has taken his own life after shooting his girlfriend. The incident occurred this morning in Makindye.
The deceased officer is Corporal Andebo Collins, while his girlfriend is Atulinda Peroni, a civilian support staff also with the military police.
According to the police, the two individuals were previously in a relationship and had been residing together in Lusaka Zone, Makindye 1, Makindye Division, before experiencing a separation due to misunderstandings.
However, this morning at around 7 am, the soldier, armed with an AK-47 rifle and dressed in civilian attire, confronted Atulinda as she was boarding a boda boda.
He is then said to have opened fire on her, resulting in her sustaining a shattered arm. Subsequently, the soldier turned the firearm on himself and shot himself dead.
The woman was rushed to Nsambya Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
“The team has since established that the duo had a history of relationship issues spanning approximately five years. Notably, the alleged killer’s firearm was recovered, along with 13 cartridges from the scene,” said the police.