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Assailants who shot dead veteran vision group journalist Joe Nam left behind everything else, taking only his phone, in what residents now suspect was a targeted killing.
Nam, 55, was killed on Sunday at his home in Kawanda Central Zone, Nabweru Division, Wakiso District.
Residents say the unusual nature of the attack has raised more questions than answers, with the phone emerging as the only item taken from the scene.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said homicide teams from Kampala Metropolitan North have visited and documented the scene, as investigations into the killing continue.
Nam, who had lived in Kawanda for about 10 years, was a renowned journalist who covered business, politics, and the environment.
He also authored the book titled The Day Museveni Goes: Reflections- Questions-Fears-Hope, and has been working as a consultant since leaving active journalism.
According to the 2025 crime report, police recorded 190 cases of murder by shooting, compared to 188 cases in 2024, representing a 1.1 percent increase.
