By Insight Post Uganda
Some of the alleged survivors of the terrible fight that claimed the life of Kampala’s notorious gangster Paddy Sserunjogi also known as Sobi have revealed that their commander died asking for help.
Sobi met a tragic end on Monday afternoon in Kibaale village, Kigumba parish, Maddu Sub-county, Gomba district.
He was allegedly attacked and hacked to death for forcefully acquiring land.
Survivors in his gang claim that their boss was severely beaten, before his death, he asked for their support, but they were overpowered.
“He was a real fighter, but he was overpowered and died calling on us, his army, to fight so hard to save him. They outnumbered us and there was nothing we could do at the time.”
Audio for Survivors
Police preliminary findings suggest that around 12:30 PM on Monday, on land belonging to Kalisa at Kibaale village a group of 50 people armed with sticks, pangas, and spears attacked another group, resulting in his death.
The dispute revolved around land owned by one Kalisa, purchased in 2007 for Shillings 100 million, with an outstanding balance of Shillings 80 million left unpaid by Kalisa after the demise of the seller, Paul Kibi.
Allegedly hired by Kalisa to protect the disputed land, Sobi’s group destroyed crops on the land, sparking tension with Kibi’s children, Deborah Nagadiya and Bartin Kiwewa, presenting a legitimate title deed that Kalisa had not settled the balance for.
Legal proceedings were initiated, but before the case could be resolved, the second group brought individuals from Kampala Kisenyi to occupy and clear the land.
In the Monday clash, different items, including food, utensils, and structures, were destroyed.
Sobi’s Self-Confession
Sobi, previously associated with criminal activities and the Kifeesi gang terrorizing Kampala, made a shocking confession in 2017, admitting his involvement in numerous crimes.
Despite claims of transitioning into a police informant during Gen Edward Kale Kayihura’s tenure as Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sobi continued his controversial activities, commanding ‘safe houses’ in Kyengera in Wakiso, and Kalangala district and allegedly being involved in land grabbing missions.
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