Moses Anguyo on the run
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I Authorities have explained the circumstances that prompted the announcement of a Shs10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of fugitive prison warder Moses Anguyo, the prime suspect in a deadly shooting that left four people dead at Kiboga Government Prison.
The bounty was announced by the Uganda Prisons Service as security agencies intensified the search for the suspect, who has been on the run since the February 23, 2026 incident that shocked the correctional service.
According to the Commissioner General of Prisons, Johnson Byabashaija, the reward is intended to encourage members of the public to provide credible information that could help authorities locate and arrest the suspect.
Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine Mayanja said Anguyo, warder number 13544, is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at the prison facility in central Uganda.
“The Commissioner General, Uganda Prisons Service has put a bounty of Shs10 million as reward to anyone who provides reliable information leading to the arrest of murderer No.13544 Warder Anguyo Moses, the prime suspect in the recent fatal shooting incident at Kiboga Government Prison that left four people dead,” Baine said in a statement.
The manhunt began after the suspect allegedly opened fire on his supervisors during working hours before fleeing the facility.
Authorities said the shooting occurred at around 10:00am when Anguyo reportedly turned his gun on senior officers who had earlier cautioned him while on duty.
Three people were killed instantly in the attack. They were identified as Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Hope Catherine, the deputy officer in charge of the facility; Principal Officer I Bright Akishuri, who served as the third in command; and Sarah Ayebare, the wife of the officer in charge at the prison.
A toddler who was injured during the shooting later died at hospital, bringing the death toll to four.
Security agencies quickly secured the scene and launched a joint operation to track down the suspect. Although the firearm believed to have been used in the attack was recovered, Anguyo managed to escape and remains at large.
Authorities say the suspect should be considered dangerous and have urged members of the public to remain vigilant.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts has been asked to report to the nearest police station or contact security agencies through toll-free lines 999 or 0800144144, with officials assuring that all information shared will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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