Four, Including Councilor, Remanded
The Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Kamwenge district has remanded four individuals including a District Councilor on charges of murder, child kidnapping and child sacrifice. The accused were identified as Levi Amarakutunga, commonly known as DJ Levi or DJ Nyamagoya, along with Radias Tumusiime, Deus Kakuru and Francis Bainomugisha who are all residents of Kabujogera Town Council in Kitagwenda District.
The suspects were apprehended on March 16 in connection with the tragic case involving the kidnapping and murder of a 4-year-old Trinah Ainomugisha, a student at Nyaruhanda Modern Nursery and Primary School. The little girl was a niece of Amarakutunga, who is considered the prime suspect in this horrific incident.
During the court proceedings, presided over by Grade One Magistrate Innocent Ahimbisibwe, State Attorney Naboth Atuhaire urged the court to remand the suspects while investigations continue. The magistrate subsequently ordered that the accused be held at Katojo Prison in Fort Portal until April 14. Ahimbisibwe noted that once the police investigations are completed, the suspects will be sent to the High Court for trial.
At press time, Kazo FM learnt that the home of DJ Levi had been set ablaze by residents.(Details to follow on this)
The shocking nature of the case has raised concerns within the community, as residents grapple with the implications of such allegations involving local leaders. Further developments are anticipated as the investigation proceeds.
