Summary:
- SSP Martial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson, stated that investigations were initiated under SD ref 13/7/5/2024 at the Kakindo Police post. The crime scene was meticulously examined by the Deputy CID, the Homicide team, and SOCO, with relevant statements collected from witnesses. The body was transported to Kabwohe Health Center 4 for postmortem examination.
SHEEMA: Police in Sheema District have apprehended a 28-year-old man for Killing his 70-year-old biological father in Kakindo town council.
The suspect, identified as Bitwire Julius, a Boda-Boda rider and resident of Kyabahija cell in Kakindo town council, is currently arrested at Sheema Central Police station. He stands accused of the murder of his biological father, Tiburisiyo Bitwire, a peasant residing in the same area.
According to the police statement, on 06/05/2024, the suspect allegedly stole coffee from his deceased father, who promptly reported the theft to the Kakindo Police station. Subsequently, on 7/5/2024, officers from Kakindo attempted to arrest the suspect, but he managed to flee and went into hiding.
Per the police report, the suspect returned around 8:50 PM while the deceased was having supper with his grandchildren. Allegedly wielding a panga, he attacked and fatally wounded his father before fleeing to an unknown location.
SSP Martial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson, stated that investigations were initiated under SD ref 13/7/5/2024 at the Kakindo Police post. The crime scene was meticulously examined by the Deputy CID, the Homicide team, and SOCO, with relevant statements collected from witnesses. The body was transported to Kabwohe Health Center 4 for postmortem examination.
Tumusiime elaborated that the deceased had previously reported a case of coffee theft against the suspect, which seemingly incited the deadly attack. The victim was discovered in the kitchen, with severe lacerations on his leg and neck, and pronounced dead at the scene.
CUE IN TUMUSIIME….ON THE MATTER…..RR//
