A policeman in uniform on 12th May, 2023 shot an Indian money lender identified as Uttam Bhandari at Raja chambers to death.

Contrary to the previous assumptions in regard to his mental state, the police constable identified as Wabwire Ivan has been confirmed by police spokesperson- Fred Enanga as “normal and sound”. The perpetrator was under the examination of psychiatrists who reported their patient as such.

“The findings so far, clearly indicate that the actions of our officer were deliberate, planned and pre-meditated. On May 11, 2023, the suspect while in civilian clothes, met with Mr Uttam Bhandari, to establish his loan status and further discuss plans on how to trade it off, for a salary loan at Stanbic Bank, William Street Branch. He was not convinced by the outstanding loan quotation. The suspect acquired an initial loan from TFS Financial Services on August 5, 2020 of Shs1, 000,000 with an interest of 320,000 after 12 months. The total remittance being 1,320,000 and or 12 monthly installments of Shs110,000. Again on the May 5, 2021, he acquired a second loan of Shs1,000,000 on similar terms, but defaulted on the loan,” Fred Enanga said.

On May 12th, 2023, Wabwire Ivan in full uniform picked up a riffle with four magazines, left his work station -CPS(kampala) and went straight to meet the money lender- Mr. Uttam. He shot the victim to death after a short disagreement as captured on the CCTV camera.

     Wabwire Ivan- a police constable who shot Indian money lender to death.

“Upon reaching the TFS Financial Services [offices] at Raja Chambers along Parliament Avenue, he signed in the visitors’ book, and went straight to meet Mr Uttam Bhandari. While in a standing position with his hand on the gun, he had a short verbal exchange with the director. He corked his gun and shot the victim killing him instantly. He went on to pick his loan form, moved out briefly and returned to the scene, where he fired additional shots at the victim. His target was the victims and no one else,” SCP Enanga narrated.

“The officer escaped to his village at Bwalila, Bumango Parish, Masinya Sub County in Busia District. He was arrested on the May 14, 2023 at around 7am, at Uganda customs, while trying to cross into Kenya. We would like to thank the arresting team of Flying Squad, KMP and DPC Busia,” Mr Enanga added.

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