Grandmother Arrested for Killing Grandson Over Shs14,000
Police in Sheema District have arrested a 56-year-old woman identified as Medrine Kyomugisha who allegedly killed her grandson over Ugx Shs14,000. The incident, which also involves a suspect who remains at large occurred on December 1, 2024, in Rwamurongora Cell, Kalera South Ward, Kashozi Division, Sheema Municipality.
Martial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi police region spokesperson confirmed that the matter was reported by Yorokamu Tibanyendera, the Chairperson LC1 Rwamurongora Cell. The victim, Enrick Abaho was a 9-year-old pupil in Primary One at Nyakashambya Primary School and had been living with his grandmother.
According to reports, the victim allegedly stole Ugx Shs14,000 from his grandmother. When confronted about the theft, he denied taking the money. Consequently, the suspect teamed up with her neighbor, Katehangwa, and they assaulted the victim with sticks, leaving him severely injured.
The child’s condition deteriorated by December 2 and he was rushed to Kabwohe Health Center IV for medical attention where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police are continuing their investigation, while the key suspect remains in custody.
