By Johnson Kanyesige
The police in Masindi have arrested a private security guard for allegedly shooting a civilian.
The guard has been identified as Luke Nziku, attached to SGA security company limited, while the injured victim is Simon Wadiya.
According to Julius Hakiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson, Nziku, on Monday, went to Quilox bar situated along Sebagala street in Masindi town and requested a bottle of beer. After drinking the alcohol, he declined to pay for it.
This resulted in a confrontation between him and Wadiya, who is a bouncer at the bar.
In the process, Nziku, who was armed, fired several bullets, and one of the bullets hit Wadiya in the thigh, critically injuring him.  He was rushed to Masindi General Hospital, where he is currently admitted. Nziku immediately fled the area after the incident.
Residents and the bar management immediately alerted the police, who started pursuing the suspect. He was arrested in Masindi town
Hakiza says that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
