Police in Kanungu District have arrested a 36-year-old man, identified as Kamugisha Allan, in connection with the alleged murder of Milly Twijukye, a resident of Kanungu Cell, Central Ward in Nyakabungo Town Council.
According to a police statement, the incident occurred during the night on Saturday at an unknown time.
On Sunday at around 6:30 a.m., a 17-year-old boy, Amutuheire Musa, woke up at his uncle Kasigwa Jackson’s home and went to check on his father, Twijukye, as was his daily routine. Twijukye, who lived alone, was found lying in a pool of blood outside the doorway of his house.
Musa immediately alerted his uncle, Kasigwa Jackson, who confirmed the discovery and reported the incident to the area LC1 Chairman, Banda Alex.
Police say Twijukye was last seen on Saturday evening at Kazana Trading Centre. Witnesses later expressed concern when they reportedly saw Kamugisha Allan, son of Kasigwa Jackson and a known marijuana smoker wearing a coat that belonged to the deceased.
Kamugisha was subsequently arrested at a nearby stream, where he was allegedly attempting to wash bloodstains from his clothes and the same coat.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the arrest and said that the crime scene was visited and documented, and relevant witness statements were recorded. Exhibits recovered include a bloodstained coat and a stone believed to have been used in the murder.
Maate added that the body was taken to Kanungu Health Centre IV for a postmortem examination. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the killing.
In a related development, Police in Kanungu District are also investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 35-year-old man, identified as Emmy Busingye, a resident of Rukarara Village, Kihembe Parish in Kihembe Sub-county.
According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday at around 3:00 p.m. Busingye, who reportedly had a criminal record and was suspected of being a habitual thief, was seen in possession of a numberless motorcycle. Boda boda riders in the area suspected the motorcycle was stolen.
The riders apprehended Busingye and allegedly lynched him. Police were notified, and the scene was processed and documented. His body was later transported to Kihihi Health Centre IV for a postmortem examination.
Maate stated that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those involved in the mob justice, so they can face the law.
