Musicians Pius Mayanja, alias Pallaso (left), and Patrick Mulwana, alias Alien Skin. Photos | File
Police in Kampala Metropolitan are investigating a brutal attack that occurred at Kizungu zone, Makindye Division, Kampala District, on January 2, 2025, leaving a trail of destruction and injuries.
The incident was reported by Patrick Mulwana, alias Alien Skin, a 28-year-old musician and resident of Kizungu zone.
According to police reports, the suspects, including Mayanja Pius, alias Pallaso, and others, allegedly committed the crimes of suspected aggravated robbery and malicious damage. The victims have been identified as Nyanzi Joseph, Mugabi Julius, and Becker.
“Preliminary investigations suggest that the reporter and the suspect had a disagreement while performing at a venue in Buloba, Wakiso District. The dispute escalated, leading to the attack on Alien Skin’s residence,” SSP Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, said in a statement released Thursday afternoon.
According to insiders, the fight started at Crysto Panda’s concert where the Alien Skin gang allegedly attempted to block Pallaso from performing. When he finally got to the stage, Pallaso jibed Skin. But as he left the stage, he was attacked by Alien Skin’s gang.
Later the suspects, armed with pangas, pit axes, hammers, and stones, launched two attacks on Alien Skin’s residence.
According to Mr Onyango, the first attack occurred at approximately 3:00AM on January 2, 2025, but was repelled by police from Makindye Police Station. A second attack happened at 9:00AM the same day, resulting in significant damage to property.
“The destruction was extensive, with five motor vehicles having shattered windshields and damaged lights, three houses with shattered glass, and cash amounting to Shs6 million stolen. Two victims are currently receiving treatment at Mengo Hospital,” he stated.
The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
