A senior Ugandan police officer who oversaw the protection of top government officials has been found dead at his home in Kampala, in what authorities have described as a “sudden and unexplained” incident.
The deceased, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ronald Mutabazi, served in the Anti-Terrorism Directorate of the Uganda Police Force and was the head of the Very Important Persons Protection Unit (VIPPU) the elite division responsible for the security of senior government leaders and visiting dignitaries.
According to preliminary information, Mutabazi’s body was discovered at his residence early Friday morning. Details surrounding the cause and circumstances of his death remain unclear, and law enforcement officials have yet to issue a formal statement. “The situation is still under investigation,” a senior
Mutabazi, described by colleagues as a disciplined and discreet officer, had served in several high-profile assignments throughout his career. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s security circles, where questions are being raised about the safety and internal welfare of officers working in sensitive national security roles.
By Friday evening, investigators from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Internal Affairs Unit had reportedly sealed off Mutabazi’s home as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga is expected to address the media once preliminary findings are available.
The Uganda Police Force has extended condolences to Mutabazi’s family, describing his passing as a “great loss to the institution and the nation.”
