Police in Rukungiri District have arrested one suspect and are actively pursuing another in connection with the fatal assault of Habert Musinguzi, a 45-year-old resident of Isherero Village, Kyatoko Ward in Eastern Division.
According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday, July 14, 2025, at around 3:00 PM in Isherero Village.
The arrested suspect has been identified as Byamukama John, 45, a resident of Nyakashaka Village, also in Kyatoko Ward.
The second suspect, currently on the run, is Nuwamanya Luke, 38, a resident of Isherero Village.
Preliminary investigations indicate that on Sunday at around 5:00 PM, Musinguzi was sent by his sister to buy alcohol at a bar owned by a woman identified as Phiona in Kyatoko Trading Centre.
While at the bar, Musinguzi encountered his son, Muhangi Davis, who was later joined by the two suspects.
A quarrel broke out between the suspects and Davis, prompting Davis to leave the bar, leaving his father behind.
It is alleged that Nuwamanya pursued Davis in an attempt to fight him but failed to catch up. On his way back, he met Musinguzi and allegedly assaulted him, hitting him around the head and causing him to lose consciousness.
At around 8:00 PM, family members were informed and rushed Musinguzi to Case Clinic in Rukungiri. He was later referred to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital but unfortunately died en route on Monday evening.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed that police were notified on Tuesday at around 1:20 PM and responded to the scene.
Byamukama was arrested for questioning and Musinguzi’s body was taken to Rwakabengo Health Centre III mortuary for postmortem examination.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
