Matovu's Girlfriend Claims He Wasn't Intended Target in Fatal Attack

Renowned musician Moses Matovu, 77, was pronounced dead at Kibuli Hospital on Thursday after a violent confrontation at a woman's rented room in Kibuli. According to his girlfriend, Rose Tusiime, she and Matovu had returned to her room at around 2 am and were there until about 5 am. Tusiime claims that her alleged former boyfriend knocked on the door, became violent when she refused to open it, and smashed the windows.

Tusiime stated that she told the man the person inside the room was her father, but he became more aggressive. Rogers Tukamuhebwa, defence secretary for Market A Zone, said the landlord intervened, asking the man to leave, but he waited outside near Matovu's vehicle. Tukamuhebwa added that Tusiime gave Matovu a cup of water and escorted him to his vehicle, where the suspect attacked her and Matovu intervened.

During the confrontation at the house, the suspect allegedly shouted that he paid the rent for the room and questioned why Tusiime was bringing other men there. Asha Naigaga, chairperson of Kibuli Two Parish, observed the aftermath of the confrontation, noting damage to the room. She said the second confrontation occurred outside as Matovu was leaving, resulting in Matovu sustaining a serious head injury.

Dyogo Paul, a boda boda rider who rushed Matovu to Kibuli Hospital, reported that Matovu was bleeding heavily upon arrival. Medical workers administered first aid but informed them that Matovu had died about 30 minutes later. Residents described Tusiime as a known woman in the area, although these accounts have not been independently verified.

Zaam Namatovu, Matovu's daughter, said the family was alerted about the incident after finishing prayers. They rushed to the scene, only to find that Matovu had been taken to the hospital, where they received the news of his death. Police have arrested Tusiime and are searching for the main suspect, a private security guard.

Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala stated that preliminary investigations indicate the death resulted from the confrontation involving Tusiime. Police are close to arresting the suspect, who remains at large. Matovu's vehicle has been towed to Kabalagala Police Division as investigations continue.

Burial arrangements for Matovu are expected to take place on Friday. The police have not yet established the precise circumstances or motive for the killing. Tusiime provided detectives with leads that could help locate the main suspect.

Key points

• Matovu's girlfriend Rose Tusiime claims he was not the intended target in the fatal attack.
• The suspect, a private security guard, remains at large.
• Police investigations suggest the death resulted from the confrontation involving Tusiime.