Eight brutally murdered, eight injured in Kagadi tragic incident

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NEWS- Eight people have been brutally murdered and other eight injured in Kagadi district.

According to Rusoke Kituuma the police spokesperson, the tragic incident occurred on 29th October 2024 at around 9:00 PM in Mizizi A Village, Kyaterekera Sub County, Kagadi District.

He noted that unknown assailants attacked residents resulting in the deaths of 8 people and leaving other 8 injured. 

Kituuma identified the deceased as Rogers Boniface Nyirambe 41, Isakara Yokononia 76, Norah Kabuwere 64, Praise Muhindo aged 7, Annitah Kabugho 44, Masika Kabagenyi 3, Ferdinandi Baluku aged 13 and 3 year aged Olive Kabugo.

He noted that the yet to be identified eight were injured and are admitted to various clinics in Kyaterekera.

He said that a joint team of police officers and Uganda People’s Defense Forces responded to the incident.

They managed to encounter two suspects one Obedi Baguma 33 and David Munyirambe 36 who were put out of action.

“We are investigating the incident and will provide updates in due course”, he added.