Kampala, Uganda – Police in Mbarara have confirmed the confession of a suspected murderer in the case of 25-year-old Akakunda Rita, a resident of Bwizibwera cell, Rutooma Town Council in Mbarara District.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The body was reported to the authorities by Veterinary doctor Karegyeya Brighton, prompting a swift police response.
Two suspects, identified as Byamakama Javira Mawuruba, 19, a casual worker, and Kembabazi Winnie, 30, sister-in-law to the deceased, were arrested to assist with investigations.
According to Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituma, a team of investigators processed the crime scene, and with the assistance of a police dog named Honey, tracked a scent to blood-stained clothes belonging to Byamukama at Namutebi Jolly’s home.
Byamukama confessed to the crime, alleging that Kembabazi had paid him to kill Rita due to issues with her sister-in-law.
Kituma stated that the police are working to gather more evidence and piece together the circumstances surrounding the murder as the investigation continues, with the suspects currently in custody.
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