Domestic Brawl Claims teenager in Kabale

KABALE – Police in Kabale District are investigating the cause of domestic brawl in Rwamacumo cell, Kamuganguzi sub-county of Kabale District that resulted in the untimely demise of a 2-year-old boy.

The deceased, identified as Jordan Akanyjjuka, found himself caught in the crossfire of a domestic dispute between his parents, Eriakim Nayamba (27) and Betasi Ainembabazi (23), both residents of the same area.

Elly Maate, the spokesperson for the Kigezi region police, confirmed the unfortunate event and told our reporter that the suspects, Nayamba and Ainembabazi, have been apprehended to aid in the ongoing investigations.

According to Maate, the incident occurred on the 30th of September 2023, around 7:00 AM, within the confines of their residence in Rwamacumu village, Kasheregyenyi parish, Kamuganguzi Sub-County, Kabale District.

An altercation erupted between Nayamba and Ainembabazi, leading to a physical confrontation. Tragically, during the course of their fight, they tumbled onto their young son, Jordan, who was lying on a sofa set, resulting in his fatal injury.

Maate emphasized that the crime scene was meticulously examined by Deputy Inspector of Police (D/IP) Magara Richard, the Deputy Divisional Criminal Investigations Department Officer (D/CID/O), and their team.

The lifeless body of the deceased was recovered and subsequently conveyed to Kabale Referral Hospital for a comprehensive postmortem examination.