President Museveni reached out to Pastor Aloysius Bugingo on Wednesday afternoon to express his sympathies following the highly publicized assassination attempt the prominent religious figure survived the night before.
The President's son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, currently abroad, also expressed concern on social media, demanding strict action against the perpetrators and measures to prevent similar incidents.
Shortly after the phone conversation, President Museveni took tangible steps to ensure the safety of the pastor by dispatching a team of assistants from State House.
They delivered a brand new SUV vehicle, identical to the one that had been targeted in the attack, to Bugingo. The gesture underlines the President's commitment to the security and well-being of the influential supporter who has steadfastly promoted the ruling National Resistance Movement throughout his celebrity life.
The handover of the impressive vehicle occurred at Bugingo's Namayumba residence, where he spent the day receiving visitors and well-wishers.
It was emphasized that this was just the initial step in President Museveni's broader plan to enhance the personal security of Pastor Bugingo both at home and in his workplace.
The monster ride serves as a temporary measure while the President's team procures an even more fortified vehicle befitting the high-flying status that Bugingo has cultivated over the years.
Pastor Bugingo was attacked on Tuesday night and his vehicle sprayed with bullets leaving his assistant, an SFC soldier, Richard Muhumuza, dead.