RUKUNGIRI – Police in Rukungiri District are currently in pursuit of 43-year-old Nankunda Marisiari, who stand accused of the brutal murder of his 78-year-old biological mother, Elena Bakeihahwenki a resident of Kibombo cell, Nyakina parish, Buyanja sub-county.
The alleged assailant, Nankunda, is said to have attacked his mother in her bedroom using her own two walking sticks under circumstances yet to be determined. The horrifying assault occurred in the presence of the victim’s young grandchildren, namely Akanyijuka Ivan, Kiconco Denise, and Turyatemba Grace. The incident took place on Wednesday at approximately 9:00 PM.
Upon being attacked, Elena Bakeihahwenki raised an alarm that drew the attention of her other son, Karugaba Elias. However, instead of diffusing the situation, Elias, too, fell victim to the assailant’s violence. Following the assault on Elias, the suspect fled the scene and sought refuge in a nearby coffee plantation, effectively evading capture.
Elly Maate, the spokesperson for the Kigezi region Police, confirmed the registration of a murder case at the Buyanja police station. He said the crime scene was thoroughly investigated, and the body of the deceased was transported to the Rwakabengo Health Center III mortuary for a postmortem examination.
CUE IN MAATE…ON MURDER…..RR/ENG//
