Summary:
- Prior to his passing, Ampaire disclosed to authorities that he had been assaulted by individuals named Kenneth, Igni, and Brown. Upon examination, his body exhibited signs of trauma, including bruises on the head and right arm.
KANUNGU: Police in Kanungu District have detained one individual and are actively pursuing others believed to be involved in the assault of a 21-year-old man in Kihihi town council.
The victim, identified as Simpson Ampaire, a casual laborer residing in Bugongo cell, Nyakatunguru ward, Kihihi town council, Kanungu District, was discovered unconscious on the road around 2:00 PM on Monday in Bugongo cell. Kenneth, who stumbled upon Ampaire, promptly alerted the victim’s sister. Upon her arrival, Ampaire was found lying incapacitated inside Kenneth’s residence.
Ampaire was then transported to his sister’s home, where he remained until yesterday morning, when he tragically succumbed to his injuries at 8:00 AM. His sister subsequently arranged for his body to be taken from Kihihi to Kirima Sub County.
Prior to his passing, Ampaire disclosed to authorities that he had been assaulted by individuals named Kenneth, Igni, and Brown. Upon examination, his body exhibited signs of trauma, including bruises on the head and right arm.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi region Police spokesperson, confirmed that law enforcement promptly responded to the incident, conducting a thorough investigation at the scene. Witness statements were obtained, and Dr. Joel from Nyakatare Health Center III conducted a postmortem examination.
Maate further disclosed that one suspect, identified as Igni, has been apprehended in connection with the assault.