Bukedde TV presenter Betty Nampijja was visibly emotional during a live broadcast as she recounted a terrifying armed robbery she survived early Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred around 4 a.m., shortly after she had returned home from covering the Uganda National Musicians Federation’s (UNMF) weekly jam session, organized by singer Eddy Kenzo. These events often attract high-profile attendees, including journalists like Betty Nampijja.
While still shaken, she detailed how two armed men ambushed her at gunpoint, forcing their way into her home.
The intruders ransacked the house, stealing cash, electronics, and other valuables. Although she was not physically harmed, the psychological impact was evident as she spoke tearfully on air.
“I’m grateful to be alive.They didn’t hurt me, but they took everything. The fear was overwhelming.”,She said.
Her account has drawn widespread sympathy from fans and fellow journalists, many of whom have taken to social media to show support and highlight the need for greater safety measures for media professionals working late hours.
Despite the ordeal, Nampijja expressed deep gratitude for her life and urged others to stay alert, especially when returning home at night.
