At least six people have been killed in three Kigezi districts region in the last five days. Those whose lives have been terminated by use of machetes include Alex Muhangi. Age 17, Muhangi was a resident of Kambibi cell, Maziba subcounty.
Muhangi, according to Kigezi regional police spokesperson, was allegedly killed by one Brian Katwesigye, who hacked him with a panga in night hours after he knocked on his door. It is not clear why Muhangi knocked at Katwesigye’s house in night hours yet the two were living in two separate villages of Kambibi and Bweyo. The murder of Muhangi is being investigated on K’LE CRB 931/2021.
Alex Kihembo, a resident of Butobore village in Kabale Municipality, was found dead and dumped in a pond of water near total petrol station along Mbarara road. Kihembo was a broker at Kabale bus park and his murder is being investigated on K’LE SD REF 14/03/11/2021.
Another teenager killed in domestic violence is Nelson Mugume who met his death after he was hit with a stone on the head. Mugume was a resident of Rwentondo ward, Rukungiri Municipality and his death was brought to police attention by the mother Alleluia Prossy.
The suspects in Mugume’s murder include Nyesiga Amos and one Bright who took off to unknown place after committing the crime. Mugume’s mother and nearby people tried to save his life by taking him to Nyakibare hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Hilary Owomugisha is another person who was forced to meet his creator through strangulation. Trouble started when Owomugisha and alongside Kankwasa Julius were caught red handed with a stolen motorcycle. The two was fined Shs400000 each. But Owomogisha had no money and he was rescued by Kankwasa who paid for both.
However, Owomugisha failed to refund Kankwasa’s money and it is believed it is the reason why he was strangled to death. The case is being investigated on KAN CRB 532/2021. Preliminary investigations show Kankwasa had been using illegal and intoxicating drugs.
Susan Tumwebaze 55, was hacked death also within the last five days. She was a resident of Kabimbiri village, Rukiga district. It is alleged that Tumwebaze was killed by her lover identified as Christopher Eliphaz. The two lived at Kyerero parish, Rukiga district.
Edward Twesigomwe 30 who was a resident of Hamurwa parish was also killed mid this week. IP Elly Mate said the deceased was found lying by the main road Kabale-Kisoro. His death according to police was a mob action. The crime is being handled on SD. 05/03/11/2021.