56-year-old Tibalyewa Tanasi, a peasant farmer and resident of Muraza village in Kibaale, was reportedly murdered by Asiimwe Alex, 38.
According to police spokesperson Fred Enanga, Asiimwe, a technician, had plotted several attempts to murder Tanasi due to jealousy.
“The facts gathered indicate that on 16.04.2022, at around 11 a.m., the victim took his motorcycle for repair at Kitutu trading centre. After the repair, he was approached by Abigaba Maureen, a 19-year-old businessman, who wanted tomatoes from his garden. He carried her on the motorcycle and they rode towards his home,” said Enanga.
He added, “Unfortunately, they met Asiimwe, along the way to Muraza village, while armed with a panga and stick. He attacked them and tried to cut the victim, but missed. They, however, fell off the motorcycle, and immediately, the suspect followed the victim and hacked him twice in the head with the panga, killing him instantly.”
Abigaba Maureen is said to have raised an alarm that attracted residents.
“They mounted a search and arrested the suspect, whom they handed over to police. The suspect is being processed on charges of murder and attempted murder, “he said.