Shock engulfed locals of Musajja –Alumba road in Uganda’s capital Kampala when a woman stabbed to death a manicurist who was demanding his money from for her after he had painted her toe and finger nails.
Ivan Ssekate alias Ssemwogerere met his death yesterday in the hands of his client, Sharon Namukisa, whom he demanded to pay Shillings 1000. Trouble started when Namukisa stopped Ssekate who was walking on the streets searching for clients to work on her nails.
Ssekate had asked close to one US dollar about 3,000 shillings in Uganda currency. However, Namukisa pleaded with Ssekate to design her nails at only Shillings 1000 which was less than half a US dollar.
Eye witnesses who have since recorded statements with police said Ssekate put in all his skills to ensure Namukisa looked ‘beautiful’ as she wished. Namukisa reportedly praised Ssekate for the good work done.
When time to pay came, Namukisa reportedly told Ssekate to wait for some minutes in order to get his money. Ssekate insisted that he was not leaving without his money because he was not sure whether he would return on the same street that day.
It was at that moment Namukisa allegedly grabbed a knife and stabbed Ssekate in the neck. Witnesses, according to Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga, have since told police that Ssekate died instantly.
Enanga said police quickly arrested Namukisa because the locals who were visibly charged and could have lynched her. Namukisa is currently in police custody on murder charges. She is expected to appear in court by close of business tomorrow.