Summary:
- According to a police statement, Turinawe had a history of engaging in domestic violence against his parents, prompting them to report his behavior to local authorities and law enforcement. Additionally, he had recently been released from prison.
KABALE: Police in Kabale District are currently investigating the tragic demise of a 25-year-old man who was killed by a mob and secretly buried in Kaharo Sub County.
The deceased, Richard Turinawe, hailed from Rwakakyeregye village, Bugarama parish, Kaharo Sub County in Kabale district.
According to a police statement, Turinawe had a history of engaging in domestic violence against his parents, prompting them to report his behavior to local authorities and law enforcement. Additionally, he had recently been released from prison.
On Thursday of this week, around 2:00 PM, Turinawe reportedly attacked his stepfather, Sinema Wensislus, biting him on the mouth. In response, Wensislus and Turinawe’s biological mother, Twekwasomuhangi Resta, enlisted the help of Boda-Boda riders from Nyakigugwe stage. They bound Turinawe to a kiosk, where his mother sold vegetables, and proceeded to assault him with a hoe until he requested water.
Upon untying him, he Turinawe left the scene, heading towards a water tap at Nyakigugwe primary school. However, he collapsed and died instantly after drinking some water.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, confirmed the incident, stating that Wensislus and Twekwasomuhangi arranged for a coffin, buried Turinawe’s body at home on Friday around 8:00 AM.
Maate further explained that upon receiving information, the Officer in Charge of Kaharo police station alerted the DPC Kabale Central Police station. Subsequently, a team of detectives visited the crime scene to document it.
He confirmed that Twekwasomuhangi Resta has been arrested, while others involved are currently evading arrest as investigations are ongoing, and efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the fugitives. The exhumation of the body is pending.
CUE IN MAATE…..ON THE MATTER…..RR/ENG//
