Kanungu,Uganda – Police in Kanungu District are investigating the murder of 16-year-old Darius Tukamushaba, a resident of Kakoni Cell, Nyarugunda Parish, Kambuga Sub-county, who was allegedly stabbed to death on Wednesday night.
The incident occurred on 7th May 2026 at around 11:30 p.m. at Omukashansha Trading Centre in Kakoni Cell.
According to preliminary reports, the suspect, identified only as Mugisha, was drinking with friends at Kasingire’s bar when the deceased approached and asked him to step outside. Eyewitness Tayebwa Yeremia followed to see what was happening. Shortly after, Mugisha allegedly pulled a knife from his pocket and stabbed Tukamushaba in the stomach, causing him to collapse.
Tayebwa rushed back into the bar and alerted his friend Niwasiima Pakarasio. The two informed the area chairperson, who notified the victim’s relatives. Tukamushaba was rushed to Kambuga Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police visited, examined, and documented the scene. Statements have been recorded from key witnesses, and a postmortem examination was conducted at Kambuga Hospital.
Kigezi Police Spokesperson ASP Maate Elly confirmed that a manhunt for the suspect is underway. “Efforts to arrest the suspect are ongoing. We appeal to anyone with information on his whereabouts to volunteer it so he can be apprehended and charged accordingly,” he said.
Police say inquiries are underway to establish the motive behind the killing.
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