Summary:
- Among the deceased is Arinaitwe Simple (45), a businessman and resident of Ibumbwe village, Kishuro parish, Katete sub-county.One suspect has been arrested to aid ongoing investigations.
KANUNGU: Police in Kanungu District are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder of three people.
Among the deceased is Arinaitwe Simple (45), a businessman and resident of Ibumbwe village, Kishuro parish, Katete sub-county. Reports suggest that Simple was last seen at Kojo’s bar on Tuesday around 10:30 PM, accompanied by Godfrey Kamugisha, a teacher, as well as Innocent Tayebwa and Dickson Tayebwa. Tragically, Simple’s body was discovered yesterday at approximately 6:00 AM along the Mutojo-Ibumbwe road.
Elly Maate, the spokesperson for the Kigezi region Police, has indicated that Simple was known to carry money due to his involvement in cattle trading and money lending.
Maate further disclosed that upon learning of Simple’s demise yesterday around 1:00 PM, enraged locals suspected those who were last seen with him. An angry mob ensued, leading to the apprehension of Godfrey Kamugisha, a resident of the same area. During interrogation, Kamugisha implicated his associates before being subjected to mob justice.
Maate elaborated that upon Police intervention, Kamugisha was found deceased, while Innocent Tayebwa was discovered in critical condition. Despite efforts to save him, Tayebwa succumbed to his injuries shortly after being rushed to Kambuga hospital.
Maate emphasized the importance of refraining from acts of lawlessness and encouraged collaboration with relevant authorities to apprehend suspected criminals. He confirmed the arrest of one suspect to aid ongoing investigations.
