Police have arrested a prime suspect in connection with the murder of veteran Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala identified the suspect as Vincent Nsamba, 41, who was arrested in Ochange Ward, Yesu Amala, Nansana Division, Wakiso District.
Kawala said the arrest followed investigations into the circumstances surrounding Matovu’s death.
Matovu was killed on Thursday morning at Kibuli Depot in Makindye Division, Kampala District.
Preliminary police findings indicate that at about 5:30am, Matovu went to the residence of his girlfriend. As the two were leaving the residence, they were allegedly confronted by a man who had previously been in a relationship with the same woman.
Police said the confrontation allegedly turned physical, although the exact circumstances leading to the musician’s injuries and death are yet to be established.
Matovu sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Kibuli Hospital by a boda boda rider, but later died while receiving treatment.
The woman who was with Matovu at the time of the incident remains in police custody and is assisting detectives with the investigation.
Police said investigators are continuing to establish what happened and verify accounts surrounding the incident.
Kawala earlier appealed to members of the public to remain calm and allow detectives to conduct their work.
“We call upon members of the public to remain calm and allow investigators to conduct their work without interference,” she said.
She added that police would continue with investigations to establish the facts surrounding the musician’s death and ensure that all those responsible are brought to justice.
