Summary:
- On February 17, 2024, at around 3:00 AM, locals allegedly lured Sunday out of his home under the pretense of needing help with a patient, then murdered him and stole his mobile phone. Police traced the phone, leading to the arrest of Agaba and others, who were charged with murder.
KABALE: Valentino Agaba Kwishima Bariburuhe, a court bailiff with Agalentine Auctioneers and Court Bailiffs, has applied for bail, inciting anger among the relatives of the murdered teacher.
Agaba, 40, from Hamunora village in Rubanda district, is implicated in the murder of Callist Sunday, a primary school teacher from Nyakarembe village in Kisoro district. Currently, Agaba is held in Kisoro government prison with seven other suspects.
The suspects include Ezra Monday, 38, Thomas Arineitwe alias Butunuzi, 40, Gerald Bagyenyi, 35, Enock Mugabe, 35, Junior Asasira, 18, all residents of Bukimbiri sub-county, and two Congolese nationals from Rutshuru territory, James Niyonzima, 17, and another known only as Pascal.
On February 17, 2024, at around 3:00 AM, locals allegedly lured Sunday out of his home under the pretense of needing help with a patient, then murdered him and stole his mobile phone. Police traced the phone, leading to the arrest of Agaba and others, who were charged with murder.
Agaba, through his lawyer Felix Bakanyemonera, has requested bail citing health issues, claiming he has cancer and is the sole provider for his six children. However, the State Attorney, Julie Najjunju, requested an adjournment due to the absence of the senior attorney, Grace Ntegge Nabagala.
The victim’s relatives, led by his brother Naricensio Bigyiromuhangi, oppose the bail, fearing witness intimidation and questioning the timing of the bail application. Justice Samuel Emokor, the Kabale High Court judge granted the adjournment, setting the next hearing for May 29, 2024.
CUE IN BIGYIROMUHANGI….ON FEAR……RR/ENG//
Meanwhile, Agaba’s family argues that the charges are driven by internal land disputes rather than facts.
