Rukiga, Uganda – On April 25th, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, the home of Tumwijukye Denis was burned down in Mahira cell, Nyakashebeya Parish, Kashambya Sub-county, Rukiga District.
This incident followed the arrest of four suspects – Tumwijukye Denis, Nasasira Danson, Mwesigwa Alyson, and Turyasima Denis – in connection with the April 15th murder of Christopher Atwebembere (alias Sadam).
Following the arrests, a police search of Tumwijukye Denis’s home yielded two bloodstained plastic chairs.
The search, witnessed by Twinojuni Francis (brother of the deceased), was conducted with the cooperation of Tumwijukye Denis’s mother.
After the police departed, relatives of the deceased attacked Tumwijukye Denis’s home, setting it ablaze and destroying his banana plantation.
Rukiga police, including forensic officers, documented the scene. No arrests have yet been made in connection with the arson.
The investigation is ongoing, according to Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Asp Elly Maate. The incident was reported by Turinawe Jane, a 50-year-old resident of the area.
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