crime 28 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Ugandan Prison Warder Captured in DR Congo After Kiboga Killings
Moses Anguyo, a fugitive Ugandan prison warder wanted for the murder of four people at Kiboga Central Prison, has been arrested in DR Congo following a joint cross-border operation. He faces extradition to Uganda amid a Shs10 million bounty for his capture. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/fugitive-ugandan-warder-arrested-in-dr-congo-over-kiboga-prison-killings-5406120
A Ugandan prison officer, Moses Anguyo (No. 13544), accused of gunning down four individuals at Kiboga Central Prison, has been nabbed in DR Congo’s Aru area. The arrest came after weeks of evasion, thanks to a collaborative effort by police and prisons teams from Uganda’s Arua District, including Vurra.
Security tips from three relatives—described as Anguyo’s brothers and girlfriend—paved the way for the early morning capture around 3am.
Uganda Prisons Service spokesperson Frank Baine confirmed the development, noting that paperwork is in progress between Ugandan and Congolese authorities for his extradition to Kiboga District to face murder charges.
The deadly incident unfolded on February 23 during a routine prison inspection. Anguyo allegedly fired shots, killing Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Hope Catherine (Deputy Officer in Charge), Principal Officer I Bright Akishuri, Sarah Ayebare (wife of the Officer in Charge), and her toddler Salson Nuwagaba, hit by a stray bullet.
Reports suggest the trigger was a dispute after Anguyo was reprimanded for using WhatsApp on duty, violating prison rules. Investigators also point to career frustrations as a potential factor.
A Shs10 million reward had been offered for information leading to his arrest.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)