RUKUNGIRI, UGANDA – The territorial police in Rukungiri have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the murder of Twinamatsiko Kam, a 14-year-old student and resident of Nyarurambi cell, Kasheshe parish, Buyanja sub-county, Rukungiri district.
The incident occurred on November 7, 2025, at around 8:00 am at Nyarurambi Cell, when the deceased and Edwin Niwenyesiga were ambushed by the two suspects, identified as Muhumuza George, 14, and Akanyijuka Eden, 16, who was armed with a panga. The suspects allegedly cut the deceased on the head, accusing him of calling one of them a thief of pigs.
The victim was rushed to Nyakibale Hospital and later referred to Mbarara Referral Hospital, where he died on the way. The police were informed, and the scene was visited, examined, and documented. The two suspects have been arrested to assist with investigations, confirmed ASP Maate Elly, Kigezi Police spokesperson.
