Teen brutally murdered in Tororo

Police in Tororo are hunting for unknown assailant who allegedly slaughtered a 16-year-old boy.

The body of Ashraf Mukisa, a resident of Bison 'B' village in Western Division, Tororo Municipality, was found lying in a pool of blood along corridors opposite Total Nagongera petrol station near New life bar, commonly known as Kisangani.

The deceased teen had multiple cuts on the neck and head

According to Bukedi South Police spokesperson Moses Mugwe, the deceased was a chapati seller along Lower Bazor street just next to MTN Tororo branch offices.

Veronica Alowo, the mother of deceased, confirmed that she was with her son previous day and wondered what could have pushed assailants to murder him.

Police confirmed that already investigations into the case has been launched and are optimistic that the assistant behind the murder will be brought to book.

"The scene was visited and documented by homicide detectives, OC Station Tororo commanded by SP Sabila Sadat, the DPC Tororo. Some statements were recorded from witnesses and we're good to go," said Mugwe.

Police appealed to residents to remain to desist from lonely movements especially in dark spots, and areas without CCTV cameras as they pledge to strengthening police patrols.

"We want to call upon our people to desist from moving alone in dark spots, isolated places without clear visibility and CCTV cameras. Assailants always take advantage of such conditions," Mugwe added

Body of the deceased was conveyed to Tororo General Hospital Mortuary for postmortem examination by police.