He was the State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations in the Ugandan Cabinet, as well as the Member of Parliament representing Oyam North County when he was shot and killed by his bodyguard.

[3] In the military, Engola was the commander of UPDF 501 Brigade, headquartered at Opit, in Gulu District.

[7] At the time of his death, he was serving as the State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations[8] and led the Republic of Uganda government officials on 1 May 2023 in commemoration of the International Labour Day in Mayuge District in Eastern Uganda.

[8][10] The soldier who shot Engola was identified as Private Wilson Sabiiti, and the local press reported that the incident arose from an apparent dispute over the guard's wages.

[11] Gender and Labour minister Betty Amongi, who rushed to the scene soon after the shooting, said that Pte.