Police in Kabale District have arrested a well-known businessman and another suspect in connection with the brutal murder of a 36-year-old man.
The suspects have been identified as Sophan Mutahunga, commonly known as the proprietor of Muta Kitchenware in Kabale Town, and Lauben Byamugisha.
They are accused of killing Bedarn Niwamanya, a resident of Murambo 1 Cell, Kitojo Ward in Bubare Town Council, Rubanda District.
According to police, the incident occurred on Friday at around 6:00 AM in Kigongi A Cell, Kigongi Ward, Central Division, Kabale Municipality. Mutahunga and others, still on the run, allegedly assaulted Niwamanya, accusing him of theft.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Niwamanya, who was vending black tea and miraa (khat) opposite Manhattan Hotel in Kigongi, was apprehended by Mutahunga and his private security guard.
They reportedly took him to an area opposite TikTok Bar, where they were joined by others and proceeded to lynch him.
Police further revealed that the suspects later placed Niwamanya’s body in a white Toyota Harrier, registration number UBC 505D, allegedly owned by Mutahunga and dumped it in Makanga Cell.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed the arrests and said the two crime scenes were visited, processed, and documented.
He also noted that the vehicle suspected to have been used in transporting the body was recovered as part of ongoing investigations.
