Uganda, Feb. 2 -- Police have released the lawyer alleged to have shot dead an unarmed private security guard at a rugby club in Wakiso District as the case takes a new twist.

Mr Sam Ahamya is alleged to have shot dead Nekeon Buruga while taking safety precautions of his privately owned pistol at Kings Park Rugby Club in Kakajjo Zone, Bweyogerere Division, Kira Municipality, two weeks ago.

A police source, who preferred anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, said Mr Ahamya was given a police bond at the weekend after relatives of the deceased recorded additional statements with the investigators, defending the suspect.

"The relatives of the deceased came and stated that the alleged shooter was an innocent man. Later, the C...