Shocking: Body of Senior NRA Pilot Reportedly Disappears From UPDF Mortuary After Four Months Of Preservation On M7’s Orders

Kampala — The family of the late Maj. Henry Babumba, a former NRA pilot and UPDF ground instructor, has raised alarm over the reported disappearance of his body from the UPDF mortuary in Bombo.

Maj. Babumba, who died on 23rd December 2025, had been handed over to the UPDF for burial arrangements. However, according to a legal notice issued through Mwesigwa Rukutana & Co. Advocates, the army allegedly mishandled the remains in a manner described as “irregular, unlawful, and deeply disrespectful.”

The family claims the UPDF failed to respect the deceased’s burial wishes, released the body to an estranged relative instead of the immediate family, and did not accord him full military honors.

It is further reported that on 10th February this year, the President met the widow together with the immediate family at State House Entebbe, in the presence of Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence, Gen. Proscovia Nalweyiso, and directed that the deceased be accorded a decent and dignified burial.

However, surprisingly, the situation has since escalated, with reports indicating that the body is now missing from the UPDF mortuary in Bombo, deepening the family’s distress and raising public concern.

Lawyers representing the family have demanded an explanation, restoration of the deceased’s honors, and compensation, giving authorities 14 days to respond or face legal action.

The incident has sparked wider questions about accountability and the handling of fallen military personnel in Uganda.