The territorial police Rwenzori East and Bwera has in custody a one Muhindo Jackson, for the alleged murder of his wife, which was reported as a case of disappearance, in the beginning of this year 2023, at Mukunyu trading centre, Kasese district. The suspect had stayed with the victim for 10 years in an abusive relationship, as husband and wife. During the month of September, 2023, the victim’s relatives piled pressure on the suspect, to reveal the whereabouts of their sister, and daughter but he kept raising excuses.
The mater was reported to Bwera police and the suspect arrested. Upon interrogation, he admitted to killing his wife, Biira Mary, a 40 year old, peasant of Mukuuyu trading centre, in January 2023 and thereafter, secretly buried her body.
During her exhumation, it was established that the suspect also murdered his biological brother Kabutusi Jolesi, in July, 2023, and secretly buried the body, in Kyabikere 1 village, Kanyasi town council, Kasese district. The suspect is believed to have been practicing witchcraft, and had no children with his wife. He was highly dreaded by the community due to his wickedness.
We do strongly condemn such acts of violence, and brutality within domestic settings. The arrest of the notorious killer shows our determination in fighting violent crime. Investigations continue to establish if any other innocent persons were victimised by the suspect.
SCP Enanga Fred
Police Spokesperson
16th October 2023
