MASINDI – In Masindi district, Cherotic Betty, a 31-year-old teacher and housewife, has been arrested along with others in connection to the brutal murder of Dr. Abiriga Jino, a 58-year-old District Health Officer.
The alleged murder of Dr. Abiriga occurred on 7.01.2024 during the night at Kijura cell, central division in Masindi municipality.
“On 7.01.2024, the victim left home in the morning to attend a friend’s wedding. After the wedding, his driver dropped him at his home around 9 pm. At 10 pm, he and his wife, Cherotic Betty, retired to sleep in their double-roomed house. Their children, including Aseru Angela aged 17, Cherotic Maureen aged 14, Cheprotich Kenneth aged 11, Afakoru Jackline aged 12, and Arinaitwe Desire aged 8, also went to sleep in their separate units within the fenced premises,” reported the police.
According to SCP Fred Enanga, the Uganda Police spokesperson, the deceased’s body was discovered with a deep cut on the neck, multiple cuts on the head, hand, and dumped 50 meters away from his residence.
Enanga mentioned that an immediate search revealed suspected bloodstains on the walls in the bedroom and under their marital bed.
“Although the wife claims the victim was called on the phone by someone for a medical operation and never returned home, there is no evidence yet supporting her claim. She asserts the bloodstains in her bedroom were from her menstrual cycle. We want to inform the public that, despite attempts to cover up the heinous act, we will uncover the truth,” stated Enanga.
Enanga added that a team of police forensic experts recovered bloodstains and other samples for forensic analysis to determine whether the victim was murdered in his house or elsewhere, with the body later dumped near his home.
