CID submits file of deceased businessman Henry Katanga to DPP
Katanga was shot dead inside his master bedroom on November 1 2023 at Mbuya Hill. Police detectives have attributed his death to a domestic quarrel with his wife, Molly Katanga, which resulted in the fatal shooting.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has submitted the file of the deceased businessman Henry Katanga to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) for a decision on the fate of the deceased’s wife, daughter, and male house helper.
Katanga was shot dead inside his master bedroom on November 1 2023 at Mbuya Hill. Police detectives have attributed his death to a domestic quarrel with his wife, Molly Katanga, which resulted in the fatal shooting.
Katanga was reportedly involved in transactions with vital government institutions such as the Ministry of Defence.
Ballistic experts confirmed that he was indeed shot in the head using a pistol.
The findings have been shared with detectives from CID where a decision has been made to seek the DPP’s advice on the appropriate charges to prefer against the key suspects.
Although Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga, confirmed that police experts are now waiting for the DPP’s guidance. He did not disclose details about the suspects in the file.
However, it has been established that the file lists Molly Katanga, her daughter, Tricia Katanga, and a male house helper as suspects in the matter.
Enanga confirmed that some suspects have been arrested while others have been turned into witnesses.
Reports suggest that Molly was found unconscious inside the master bedroom and was taken to the International Hospital Kampala (IHK) where she is still receiving treatment.
Allegedly, Tricia and the male house helper pulled Katanga’s body from the master bedroom where he was shot dead, and placed it on a mattress in the sitting room.
The deceased’s other daughter and Dr Charles Otai have since turned into witnesses. It has emerged that Dr Otai was called to offer first aid after the shooting with the hope of saving Katanga’s life, but all was in vain.
Police, working with the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), reportedly arrested Dr. Otai and the male house helper but later handed them to the police who are keeping them at the former Special Investigation Unit – SIU Kireka, currently occupied by the Flying Squad Unit and Crime Intelligence.
