Kampala, Uganda — March 28, 2026 — After weeks on the run, Moses Anguyo, the prison warder wanted in connection with the fatal shooting at Kiboga Central Prison, has been arrested in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
According to security officials, Anguyo was apprehended in Aru town in Ituri Province in a joint operation involving Ugandan police and prison officers. Efforts are now underway to extradite him back to Uganda to face charges related to the deadly incident. �
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The arrest follows an intense manhunt after the February 23, 2026 shooting at Kiboga Prison, where Anguyo allegedly opened fire on his supervisors during a routine inspection. The incident shocked the nation, with several senior prison officers and civilians killed. �
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In early March, the Uganda Prisons Service placed a UGX 10 million reward for information leading to his capture, as authorities scrambled to find the fugitive. �
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The public and security agencies are awaiting further details as Anguyo’s transfer to Uganda is finalised and legal proceedings begin.