RUKUNGIRI;Two killed,one injured in double murder

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The police in Rukungiri have kicked off investigations surrounding the death of two people and another one critically injured.

The two have been identified as Ahumuza Enid 56yrs a resident of Rwabwingi “B” cell Buhunga parish/ sub county who was allegedly cut by Philip Tumuramye 28yrs of Rwabwingi “A” cell whom he attacked from her shop while was sleeping.

Kigezi Region police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate confirmed the incident noting that ,It’s alleged that on Friday at around 08:30am at Rwabwingi “B”Cell  while Enid was in her shop sleeping she was attacked by Philip  who was armed with a Sharp panga which he used to cut & seriously injure her.

According police report the victim now deceased made an alarm which attracted her biological son one Muramuzi  Rogers who went in for rescue & during the process he was also cut & injured by the same person which attracted other locals who run after Philip Tumuramye as he was trying to escape from the scene. Was lynched and killed.

However, Enid and her son  were rushed for medication but upon their arrival at Nyakibare hospital, Enid died instantly.

Elly said that a report was registered at Buhunga Police station by Justine Bashaba the area chairperson Rugando cell,  scene was visited and processed, the

sharp panga stained with suspected blood was recovered at the scene where Enid was injured from and both bodies were conveyed to Rwakabengo H/center 3  for Postmortem.