Scuffle for Waragi kills one, Kanungu
Police in Kanungu district are investigating the mysterious death of Turyashemererwa Esau,50, a resident of Rutoro Cell, Rutugunda Parish, Kirima Sub-County. The incident reportedly occurred on the night of July 24 and has left the community in shock.
According to police reports, Turyashemererwa, a local businessman dealing in cattle and operating a shop/bar near his residence had an altercation with his wife Asiimwe Annette on the night in question. It is alleged that around 11:00 PM, he requested a bottle of waragi from the bar but his wife refused. Enraged, he reportedly picked up a stone and hit her on the head. Moments later, a neighbor identified as Sunday Eric heard an alarm from Esau’s home and rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, he found Esau lying unconscious in the living room bleeding from the mouth.He was transported to Katate Health Centre IV, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
According to Elly Mate,the Kigezi Police Region Spokesperson, officers visited the scene, documented evidence and conducted a postmortem. Both the wife and their daughter have been detained to assist with investigations.
In a separate incident in Rukiga District, police are probing the murder of 62-year-old Medius Kendegye of Kamuha Village, Kibanda Parish, Kamwezi Sub-County. Kendegye was reportedly killed during the night of July 24,after unknown assailants forcefully broke into her home. She was attacked with a panga, sustaining multiple cuts to the head leading to her death.
Rapid response from Kamwezi Police Station aided by the Canine Unit from Kabale Police Station, led to the tracking of possible suspects. This effort resulted in the arrest of Byamukama Simon Peter and two others, who are currently helping police with ongoing investigations.
Authorities continue to work diligently to unravel the circumstances surrounding these tragic deaths and bring the perpetrators to justice.
