RUKUNGIRI- Police in Rukungiri is hunting for a suspect who allegedly assaulted 65yrs man
, leading to his death.
The deceased has been identified as John Bosco Byabakama a resident of Karugazi cell bikongozo parish Nyakishenyi S/C Rukungiri District.
According to kigezi region police spokesperon ASP Elly Maate its alleged that on14TH/10/2022 at about 1PM at karugazi cell while the deceased was cutting his trees for charcoal, he was attacked and seriously assaulted by one Moses Kaburondo the suspect as revenge for being recently accused by the deceased to the local leaders of stealing his trees for charcoal.
‘Maate adds that the suspect went into hiding while the deceased was rushed to Kisizi hospital in critical condition where he was further referred to Mbarara Referral hospital admitted and eventually died 28/10/2022.
Alex Turyasingura 52 yrs the area chairman reported the matter, a case of attempted murder was then registered at Nyakishenyi police station, scene was visited and documented.
Police said after being informed of his death from Mbarara referral hospital the charge was amended to Murder .Efforts are in force to have the suspect arrested as inquries continue.