Police in Siipi Territory have arrested a man suspected of murder following a successful canine-led operation in Kayabai Village, Aloman Parish, Kaptum Sub-county, Kween District.
The suspect, identified as Chewanjeli Paul, a resident of Chesakat Village, Tabagon Parish, Binyinyi Sub-county, was arrested in connection with the killing of Bushendish Micheal, 65, of Katan Village, Aloman Parish, Kaptum Sub-county.
According to Police, officers received a report of the suspected murder at around 9:00 a.m. on June 28, 2026, and immediately responded to the scene. The area was secured to allow detectives and forensic experts to examine the scene.
The Police K9 Unit was deployed to assist with investigations. Police Dog King was introduced to the crime scene after being presented with a scent sample. The canine tracked a scent through a crowd of onlookers before making a positive indication on one individual by lying beside him and refusing to move away.
Community members identified the individual as Chewanjeli Paul, who was immediately arrested and taken into police custody.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased sustained a deep cut on the left upper shoulder near the neck, as well as three additional cuts on the lower section of the same arm. Police also established that the deceased was an uncle to the suspect.
During the investigation, detectives recovered a pair of trousers with suspected blood stains believed to belong to the suspect. Preliminary findings suggest the trousers had allegedly been hidden at a neighbour’s home by the suspect’s wife.
Uganda Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma said investigators also established that a pair of gumboots suspected to have been worn during the commission of the crime was allegedly burnt by the suspect’s wife in an attempt to destroy evidence.
Police said investigations are ongoing as the suspect remains in custody to assist with inquiries.
