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Dr Maggie Kigozi attacked in her sleep, stabbed by thugs

Dr Maggie Kigozi

Kampala
Two thugs stabbed former Uganda Investment Authority Executive Director Dr Maggie Kigozi at her residence in Rubaga.

Dr Kigozi sustained injuries on her left arm, is admitted and under-going treatment at Nakasero Hospital.

In an interview, Fred Kigozi her elder son confirmed the incident however said it’s not life threatening.

“Right now Mom is undergoing a minor surgery to dress the injuries she sustained on her left arm”. Mr Kigozi said.

How it happened
According to Mr Kigozi, his mother was awoken by screaming from her niece's bedroom at around 2am on Wednesday morning. Her ( Ms Kigozi) niece had just returned from abroad where she had gone for a visit.

He said the thugs entered the house through the ceiling after removing roof tiles. While trying to fight one of the thugs, she sustained the injuries.

“The two-ladies put up a fight and then the thugs took off back using the same route that brought them,” Mr Kigozi said.