Just In: Blogger Isma Olaxess Shot Dead

By Kabugho Rahab

Kampala, Uganda: According to authorities, well-known Ugandan blogger Ibrahim Tusubira, also known as Isma Olaxess, was shot and killed on Saturday night.
The Uganda Bloggers Association’s chair, Tusubira, was attacked in his car by unidentified intruders close to his home in Kyanja, a suburb of Kampala.

On Saturday night, images and videos were widely posted on social media of an unresponsive Tusubira, better known as Jajja Iculi, wearing a white jersey stained with blood.

We are saddened to inform you that Jajja Iculi has been shot, according to a message that was posted on his Facebook page, Jajja Iculli1, shortly after the incident. More details to follow,” ADMIN.

A further statement was made less than 30 minutes later, adding: “I have lost what to tell you all Jajja Iculi fans, but it is confirmed Jajja Iculi is no longer. RIP.”

the cops reported

Luke Owoyesigyire, a spokesman for the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police, confirmed the gunshot and said investigators at the Kira Road Division Police Station were looking into the 9:20 p.m. attack that took place close to the blogger’s gate.

“The terrible shooting incident that took place tonight at around 9:20 PM in Kyanja Central Zone is currently under investigation by the Territorial Police at Kira Road. We regret to inform you of the untimely passing of Tusubilwa Ibrahim, commonly known as Isma Olaxes and Jajja Ichili. The incident happened as Mr. Tusubilwa Ibrahim and his driver, Mr. Mathias Waswa, were driving Mr. Tusubilwa Ibrahim’s motor vehicle, with registration number UBK 213 D,” ASP Owoyesigyire stated.

Police said that preliminary information suggested that the blogger’s car was shot at by an unidentified shooter using an SMG riffle.

According to ASP Owoyesigyire, the blogger was sat in the passenger seat when the attack occurred.

“Our hard-working task teams are now on the scene, painstakingly gathering all relevant information and conducting in-depth investigations into this horrible murder. The area has been roped off as a precaution to guarantee public safety and to aid the ongoing investigation process. We reassure the public that all reasonable efforts are being made to apprehend the offenders and offer explanations for this senseless act of violence, said ASP Owoyesigyire.

“We comprehend the worries and apprehensions brought on by this tragedy. We ask locals to maintain their composure and assist the authorities as we try to expeditiously resolve this case. We will keep informing the public whenever pertinent information is made accessible.

Witness testimony

“Because Isma’s house is next to our home, I was watching television in my room when I heard three gunshots coming from that side. I quickly turned off the TV so I could listen intently. At that very moment, I heard people running and shouting outside. I heard one of our neighbors contacting us and informing us that Isma had been shot to death as I peered through the window. Because a minister (Charles Okello Engola) was recently shot there on May 2 by his bodyguard, I am quite afraid. Really, the government needs to help. We should be given adequate security, as we now do not feel protected at all, an eyewitness claimed.