Residents within Makerere university are living in fear following a violent attack within the university campus on Eng Frank Kitumba, the former ICT director of Makerere University.
The assault occurred last Tuesday and up to now police has not recorded statements from the victims who suspects it could be a planned attack to force him to vacate the University house he currently occupies.
According to Kitumba, a Fuso truck without number plates, carrying about 30 individuals, forced its way into his compound with attackers, who did not wear masks, beat and dragged him, leaving him with severe head injuries and bloodstains on his black T-shirt.
They ransacked his home, stealing money, phones, laptops, and other valuables belonging to his family members, leaving them without any means of communication.
The attack has raised serious concerns about security at Makerere University after security claimed they received orders for the truck to Enter enter Makerere at night and be allowed to exit, through the main gate.
Local leaders at Makerere university are calling for the arrest of the O.C Makerere university and the DPC Wandegeya who are suspected to have information about the planned attack.
Although Makerere later terminated Kitumba’s contract, he refused to vacate university housing until he was fully compensated. He took his case to the Labour Office in Kawempe, which ruled in his favor.
Kitumba, who served as ICT director for seven years until April 2018, claims that the university has refused to pay his outstanding National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions, which have now accumulated to over Shs 200 million, including interest.
