Summary:
- Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, stated that the suspect, whose identity is being withheld to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations, is currently detained at Kabale Central Police Station.
KABALE: Police in Kabale District have arrested one suspect and are pursuing others in connection with the brutal assault of 14-year-old Obama Ramathani, who was attacked on allegations of being a criminal in Kirigime Ward, Kabale Municipality.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, stated that the suspect, whose identity is being withheld to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations, is currently detained at Kabale Central Police Station.
According to Maate, the incident occurred in December 2024 on an unspecified date and time at Rushambya Cell in Kirigime Ward. Ramathani was severely beaten by the suspect and others, who accused him of attempting to steal from the home of Orishaba Catherine. After the assault, the unconscious and injured boy was abandoned in a nearby bush.
The victim’s father, Tibanyendera Ramathani, was later informed and rushed his son to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Tragically, doctors discovered that the severe injuries had caused extensive damage to the boy’s legs, leading to a life-threatening infection and, eventually, cancer. To save his life, both legs had to be amputated.
Maate confirmed that the case, classified as attempted murder, was reported and registered at Kabale Police Station. He said that investigations are underway, with officers having visited and documented the crime scene, recorded witness statements, and examined the victim who is still hospitalized at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital.
