Police in Rukiga District have arrested two suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a 62-year-old man in Kamwezi Sub-county.
The suspects, identified as James Kiromba and Beinomugisha Denis alias Murefu, are accused of killing Bagambira Milton, also known as Obote, a resident of Nyakisa Cell, Kashekye Parish in Kamwezi Sub-county.
According to police reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday at around 7:00 AM. The deceased had gone to tend to his banana plantation located in Rwenzaza Cell when he found the suspects allegedly stealing coffee from his coffee plantation.
Upon being discovered, the suspects reportedly attacked him with sharp objects, inflicting severe injuries to his head. They then proceeded to mutilate the victim, cutting off both legs, both arms, and removing his eyes. The dismembered body parts were allegedly transported across the border into Rwanda, where they were buried in a sack.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed that the police were notified and responded promptly. A team of officers visited the crime scene, recorded statements from witnesses, and conducted a postmortem examination. The body was later handed over to the family for a proper burial.
Maate added that investigations are ongoing, and once complete, the suspects will be charged and presented before the courts of law.
CUE IN MAATE……ON THE MURDER……..RR/ENG//
