Uganda, April 29 -- Authorities in Tororo District are investigating circumstances under which a police constable (PC) attached to Iyolwa Police Post allegedly shot himself dead Sunday afternoon.

According to Bukedi South police spokesperson Moses Johnson Mugwe, 27-year-old Emmanuel Ekisa turned the riffle on himself at his house at around 1pm.

"It is alleged that on that same day, the deceased was at the counter with the officer in charge of the police post, John Naipe. Ekisa then moved into his house armed with a rifle that was loaded with 30 rounds," Muwe said.

Shortly after, gunshots were heard, prompting the attention of Naipe.

"Policemen led by Naipe rushed to check and found that the deceased had shot himself dead and he was ly...