Kampala, Uganda: Police in Kampala have launched investigations into a double murder and robbery at Dave Hotel and Suites in Mbubi Zone, Lungujja Parish, where a hotel manager and a security guard were found dead on Friday, February 7, 2026.
The deceased have been identified as Asasira Shivani (30), the hotel manager, and Musinguzi Lawrence (about 27), a security guard at the facility.
According to police, preliminary findings indicate that at around 10:00 a.m., the hotel owner received a phone call from Shivani reporting that she could not locate the security guard and that his phones were switched off. At about 11:30 a.m., the owner attempted to return the call, but Shivani’s phone was also not being answered.
Concerned, the owner later went to the hotel at about 3:00 p.m., where he discovered both bodies in separate rooms. Police say the two victims had sustained stab wounds, pointing to a violent attack.
Investigators also established that a white Toyota Harrier, registration number UBH 633M, belonging to the hotel, was missing and is believed to have been stolen by the assailants during the attack.
The bodies were conveyed to Mulago National Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachel Kawala, confirmed the incident, saying investigations into the murders and robbery are ongoing.
“We are actively pursuing leads to identify and arrest the suspects involved,” Kawala said, adding that police have appealed to the public for information that could assist in the investigations.
Police urged anyone with relevant information to report to the nearest police station as inquiries continue.
According to the Police Crime Annual Report 2024, more than 4,000 homicide cases were recorded nationwide last year – averaging about 12 killings per day. Victims were killed through various means, including assault, poisoning, arson, shooting, domestic violence, and mob action, with a total of 4,329 deaths reported.
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