SC Villa captain David Owori killed in suspected robbery

KAMPALA: Ugandan football is in mourning after SC Villa captain David Owori died following an attack by suspected robbers near his home on Tuesday.

Owori was attacked while returning to his home in Makindye Division, a suburb of Kampala.

According to SC Villa sources, the club captain was assaulted by unknown attackers at around 8:00 p.m. The suspects reportedly hit him with paving stones before stealing his belongings and fleeing the scene.

Residents rushed Owori to a nearby clinic before he was transferred to Case Clinic, where he later died from his injuries.

Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed that investigations are underway.

“We are currently hunting for the assailants and investigations have started. We are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the attack and what they could have taken from him. We shall provide further details on his death.”

SC Villa paid tribute to their captain, describing him as an outstanding leader and a dedicated servant of the club.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our captain, David Owori, who was attacked and killed. He was a valuable player, a respected leader and a committed servant of the game. We commiserate with David’s family, teammates, friends, supporters and the entire football fraternity during this painful moment.”

The club also called on the authorities to bring those responsible to justice.

“We call upon the relevant security and law enforcement agencies to urgently pursue, apprehend and bring to justice the perpetrators of this heinous crime. This senseless act has robbed the club and the country of a committed captain and a promising sportsman, and it must not go unanswered.”