Mityana, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | Yasin Ddamulira, also known as Musubuzi, who has been sought by Ugandan authorities for his involvement in the 2021 Kampala bombing, was killed on May 28, 2024 by joint security forces in Mityana district.
Col Deo Akiiki, the Deputy Defence Public Information Officer (DPIO), reported that Ddamulira was located on Tuesday 28th through his communications in Mityana.
“After the 2021 bombing Musa Kabanda aka Akman was arrested, it was later established that he was among the top planners, he revealed that he was working closely with Ddamulira Yasin aka Musubuzi, Abas Sekimpi now on remand) and Nsubuga Sulaiman arrested 27 April, 2024,” Col Akiiki said.
The Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) pinpointed Ddamulira’s location, leading to a coordinated effort by the CMI, Mityana police, and Counter-Terrorist (CT) units to surround his hideout.
“On the same night, Counter Terrorism forces and police in attempt to arrest Ddamulira Yasin, resulted in fire exchange, he was finally Put Out of Action and 1 SMG recovered,” Col Akiiki said.
Ddamulira was initially identified after a suspect, Musa Kabanda, also known as Akman, revealed his involvement. Kabanda stated that Ddamulira attended a planning meeting for the Kampala bombings with Abas Sekimpi and Sulaiman Nsubuga.
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Currently, Kabanda and Sekimpi are in custody, while Nsubuga was arrested on April 27, 2024, and is being interrogated by security forces.
The bombings at Kampala Central Police Station (CPS), Digida Pork Joint in Komamboga, and Parliament Avenue near Jubilee Building resulted in the deaths of five civilians, including one police officer.
Although three suicide bombers were killed in these attacks, security forces managed to apprehend many of their associates and accomplices.
The 2021 bombings prompted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to launch an armed offensive against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Despite the UPDF’s presence in the DRC, ADF militants have continued their activities in Uganda, including killing more than 70 people in 2023.
Recently, security forces discovered abandoned bombs in a rented house in Komamboga. UPDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye reported that 14 ADF terrorists had infiltrated the country and suspected that Ddamulira, who has now been killed, was among them.
Brig Gen Kulayigye urged Ugandans to remain vigilant, as ADF terrorists could strike at any time.
