Ugandan minister Charles Okello Engola shot dead by his bodyguard

Uganda’s Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Colonel (rtd) Charles Okello Engola was shot dead by his bodyguard on Tuesday morning at his home in Kyanja, a suburb of Kampala.

It is not yet clear whether there was an argument between the soldier and the minister.

Some eyewitness say the soldier walked around the neighbourhood shooting in the air.

The soldier, who is yet to be officially identified, then shot himself dead minutes later. A number of people were injured in the incident, local media reported.

Videos on social media show locals gathering at the scene in shock.

Col Engola had previously served as a deputy minister for defence.