Police in Rukungiri District have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed to death following a minor misunderstanding.
The deceased has been identified as Nshabaruhanga Clinton, a resident of Kyenshero Cell, Nyabiteete Parish, Buyanja Sub-county, while the suspect is Ainamani Criscent, who reportedly comes from the same area.
According to a police statement issued on Sunday, the incident occurred on Saturday at around 6pm at Kanombe Primary School playground in Rukungiri District.
Police says that the suspect developed a minor misunderstanding with Nshabaruhanga before stabbing him around the neck.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Karoli Lwanga Hospital Nyakibale, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The suspect is currently being detained at Rukungiri Central Police Station on murder charges and will be arraigned before court once investigations are complete.
Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime commended community members and local leaders for cooperating with police, saying their support had led to the suspect’s arrest.
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