Summary:
- Twinomujuni stated that Turyatemba had repeatedly threatened to beat him and damage his music system if he continued to play the “Service Award” song within Rubanda Town Council.
RUBANDA: The Rubanda District Woman MP’s Uncle, Innocent Turyatemba, also known as Temba is under scrutiny for allegedly attacking a local comedian and maliciously damaging his music system after accusing him of playing and dancing to the “Service Award” song in Rubanda.
Julius Twinomujuni Macanca, a comedian from Karengyeri Parish in Muko Sub County in Rubanda West County, says that Turyatemba, a resident of Mareju Village in Rubanda Town Council, attacked him during a public event in Nyamiyaga, Rubanda Town Council on Wednesday. Turyatemba allegedly confiscated Twinomujuni’s flash drive containing his music and maliciously damaged his music system, valued at 400,000 Shillings.
Twinomujuni stated that Turyatemba had repeatedly threatened to beat him and damage his music system if he continued to play the “Service Award” song within Rubanda Town Council. Turyatemba warned that playing the song affects Hon. Prossy Akampulira, one of the embattled commissioners of Parliament, politically in the area.
Twinomujuni, 45, a father of five, relies on his comedy career as the primary source of income for his family. He expressed concern over how he will now support his family, as his comedy performances have been his means of livelihood.
Following the incident, Twinomujuni reported the matter to Rubanda Police Station, seeking compensation for his damaged equipment and assurance of his safety. The case of malicious damage and theft is being investigated under file number 24/25/07/2024.
CUE IN TWINOMUJUNI…..ON THE MATTER……RR//
When contacted, Rubanda Acting Resident District Commissioner, Eric Ssewandigi, referred our reporter to the District Police Commander. The Rubanda District Police Commander, Abel Barugahare Kyooto, confirmed the case and stated that the two parties have reconciled.
CUE IN BARUGAHARE….ON THE CASE…..ENG//
