Ugandan Minister Shot Dead

A Ugandan national army soldier has shot and killed a government minister whom he was guarding.

The deputy minister for labour Retired Col, Charles Engola was shot at his home in the capital, Kampala.

It is not yet clear whether there was an argument between the soldier and his boss.

Some eyewitnesses say the soldier walked around the neighbourhood shooting in the air.

The soldier, who is yet to be officially identified, then shot himself dead minutes later.

Report says a number of people were injured in the incident.

Videos on social media show locals gathering at the scene in shock.

Col Engola had previously served as a deputy minister for defence.

BBC/Christopher Ojilere