Summary:
- According to Kigezi region police spokesperson, Elly Maate, Arinaitwe was found tied up and severely beaten at around 3:00 PM on Thursday. He was suspected of stealing a pig belonging to Saini Mutesigensi, a resident of Katungu Cell, Kahoko Parish, Nyakishenyi Sub-county, on the night of September 6, 2024.
RUKUNGIRI: Police in Rukungiri District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Nelson Arinaitwe, also known as Kidudu, a 46-year-old resident of Rugoma Cell, Ruyonza Parish, Nyarushanje Sub-county.
According to Kigezi region police spokesperson, Elly Maate, Arinaitwe was found tied up and severely beaten at around 3:00 PM on Thursday. He was suspected of stealing a pig belonging to Saini Mutesigensi, a resident of Katungu Cell, Kahoko Parish, Nyakishenyi Sub-county, on the night of September 6, 2024.
Maate reported that Arinaitwe was discovered lying next to the stolen pig at Omukarere Trading Centre and was subsequently escorted to Rubabo Police Station, along with the pig, which was held as evidence.
Upon realizing the suspect’s deteriorating health, the officer-in-charge (OC) at Rubabo Police Station rushed him to God’s Care Centre Clinic, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Maate said that Police visited and documented the scene, recorded statements from relevant witnesses, and transferred the body to Rwakabengo HC3 Mortuary for a postmortem examination.
