Police in Luweero District are investigating the suspected ritual killing of a 14-year-old boy in Bugabo Village, Mabuye Parish, Kamira Sub-county.
According to Savannah Regional Police spokesperson ASP Sam Twiineamazima, the victim, a pupil at Domasco Primary School, was allegedly taken to a hilltop shrine by a man identified as Godfrey Lule, also known as Kutesa, reportedly on the instructions of the boy’s father, Kalyango, also known as Konoweka.
“It is alleged that the suspect took the victim to a hill where spiritual rituals are reportedly conducted. They shared a meal and later slept at the altar,” Twiineamazima said.
Police reports indicate that at around 6am, the suspect allegedly attacked the minor with a panga, inflicting a fatal cut to the left side of his neck.
“The suspect attempted to flee after committing the offence but was arrested following an alarm raised by the mother of the deceased,” Twiineamazima added.
The victim’s mother, Christine Nabuuma, also known as Mumbejja, has also been arrested to assist with ongoing investigations.
Police said officers responded to the scene, secured and documented it, and recovered several exhibits believed to be relevant to the case. The body was conveyed to Luweero Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
“We recovered key exhibits including the suspected murder weapon, blood samples and clothing believed to have been stained with blood. Investigations are ongoing to establish the exact motive and whether there was any ritual involvement,” Twiineamazima stated.
Authorities say detectives are continuing with inquiries to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident. The suspects remain in custody as investigations proceed.
