Amon Muhumuza
Ntungamo-Rubaare
Tensions flared in Rwemiriro Cell II, Kagango Ward, Rubaare town council today as residents woke up in an agitated mood while preparing for the burial of Kamugisha, who was brutally killed by being hacked to death with a machete. The residents took matters into their own hands and destroyed properties belonging to Moses Tushabe, whom they suspected of being the perpetrator behind Danson Kamugisha’s gruesome murder.
The destructive spree involved the annihilation of banana plantations, houses, and belongings, including the confinements of Tushabe. Additionally, three goats and one pig were slaughtered during the night as part of the retaliation.
The tragic incident occurred after Danson Kamugisha was stabbed to death at approximately 7:45 pm on Tuesday, 1st August 2023. Moses Tushabe, who is currently on the run, allegedly inflicted multiple fatal wounds to Kamugisha’s head and then proceeded to slaughter him like a goat. The motive behind this horrifying act was said to be a dispute over a woman, identified as Happy Agnes, with whom both Kamugisha and Tushabe were involved.
Mr. Mandella Nicholas, the nephew of the deceased, recounted the dreadful event. Rubaare Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge, ASP Ilim Muzoora, revealed that they were unable to make any arrests as they received information about the incident late. Upon arriving at the scene, they found extensive destruction, with banana plantations cut down, houses and belongings burnt to ashes, and livestock slaughtered.
ASP Muzoora called upon the public to refrain from seeking revenge and taking the law into their own hands. Instead, he urged them to trust the police to handle the matter appropriately. He assured the community that the police are diligently working to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.
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