NEWS– The serene community of Kyanika B cell in Ndago Parish, Nyarushanje sub County in Rukungiri District, was shaken on Friday night 15th December 2023 when a horrifying incident left two dead and three injured, prompting an ongoing investigation by the territorial police.
The victims include 54 year-old Twesigye Harriet Jane and Aijuka, a 2-year-and-6-months old child to Akanyijuka Darius alias Budori. The injured parties are Akanyijuka Adah 22, Ayebazibwe Bibiana 14 and Muhereza Ignitius 10, all residents of Kyanika B cell.
As the night unfolded, Tabaruka Bruno, sleeping in a separate house, was awaken by cries for help from Muhereza Ignitius, Ayebazibwe Bibiana, and Akanyijuka Adah. Rushing to the scene, he discovered the three victims bleeding in the compound according to Kigezi Region Police Public Relations Officer ASP Elly Maate.
Their chilling account revealed an attack by Akanyijuka Darius alias Budori, who shared their residence. Upon entering the house, Bruno found Twesigye Harriet Jane and Aijuka lifeless in the same bedroom, while Budori was discovered in a different room, severely injured and surrounded by blood.
Maate adds that Tabaruka promptly sought help from the local leader, Chairperson LC1 Mugarura Francis, who mobilized transportation to rush the victims to Kisizi Hospital. Simultaneously, the incident was reported to Rubabo Police station.
Upon police intervention, a sharp panga with suspected bloodstains was found in the possession of the suspect, Akanyijuka Darius alias Budori.
Homicide detectives, D/soco, and D/CIO thoroughly examined and documented the crime scene, statements from witnesses were recorded and the bodies of the deceased were conveyed to Rwakabengo Health Center III mortuary for postmortem examination.
Meanwhile, Akanyijuka Darius alias Budori, in critical condition, was transferred to Rwamahwa Health Center IV for medical attention.
The Rubabo police station has registered a case CRB 170/2023 involving the murder of two individuals and the attempted murder of three victims.
Maate confided to this reporter that inquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of this tragic event. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
