Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | Pastor Aloysius Bugingo from the House of Prayer Ministries has addressed the public following his survival of an assassination attempt.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night when Pastor Bugingo was attacked by unidentified assailants while on his way home, leading to the tragic death of his bodyguard.
Just hours after the incident, Pastor Bugingo appeared in a video posted on social media, reassuring everyone that he is in an improved condition.
He expressed gratitude to God for saving his life.
“I am still alive, thank for you for praying for me, and I ask you to continue praying for me. Unfortunately, our servant Richard Muhumuza lost his life. I was able to rush to Mulago Hospital where I received treatment, and they have sent me more doctors to give me more treatment. I’m in a stable situation,” Pastor Bugingo said.
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“God has just given me another chance to live. There should be no fear or worries, we shall go through this by God’s grace. Do not be misled by anyone claiming that I am dead. I’m alive. This is not an old video because the bullets were fired last night and I am speaking now. I’m alive,” he added.
On Wednesday morning, the police verified that Pastor Bugingo assassination attempt took place along Namungona, Zone 2, Kasubi Rubaga Division in Kampala, precisely at Bwalakata Junction along National Housing Road.
Despite sustaining injuries in the attack, Pastor Bugingo reportedly drove the vehicle to Mulago Hospital. Unfortunately, his bodyguard, Richard Muhumuza, did not survive the assault and was pronounced dead upon reaching the hospital.
Ongoing investigations are being conducted into the attempted assassination of Pastor Aloysius Bugingo.
