KWEEN, UGANDA
Police in Siipi have arrested a man suspected of murdering his 65-year-old uncle following a successful canine-led tracking operation in Kaptum Sub-county, Kween District.
The suspect, identified as Chewanjeli Paul, a resident of Chesakat Village, Tabagon Parish, Binyinyi Sub-county, is currently in police custody over the killing of Bushendish Micheal, 65, a resident of Katan Village, Aloman Parish, Kaptum Sub-county.
According to Police, the incident was reported on June 28, 2026, at around 9:00 a.m., prompting officers to immediately respond to the scene. Upon arrival, detectives secured and preserved the crime scene to facilitate forensic investigations and the deployment of the Police K9 Unit.
Police Dog King was introduced to the scene after being presented with a scent sample obtained from the scent bed. The canine quickly picked up the trail of the unknown suspect, moving through a crowd of residents gathered at the scene.
Investigators said the dog tracked the scent for about 10 metres, repeatedly circled among the onlookers before making a positive indication by lying beside one individual and refusing to move away. Community members identified the man as Chewanjeli Paul, who was immediately arrested by police officers.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased sustained a deep cut on the left upper shoulder near the neck, in addition to three other cut wounds on the lower part of the same arm. Police also established that the deceased was the suspect’s uncle.
During the ongoing investigation, detectives recovered a pair of trousers bearing suspected blood stains believed to belong to the suspect. Police said preliminary findings indicate that the suspect’s wife allegedly concealed the trousers at a neighbour’s home in an apparent attempt to hide evidence.
Investigators further revealed that a pair of suspected gumboots believed to have been worn during the commission of the crime had reportedly been burnt by the suspect’s wife in what police suspect was an attempt to destroy crucial evidence.
Police have confirmed that investigations are continuing to establish the motive behind the killing and determine whether any additional individuals were involved in the alleged concealment or destruction of evidence.
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