The Rwenzori West Police Spokesperson, Vincent Twesigye confirms the incident noting that after assaulting Fahad, Akugizibwe dropped him at Rwimi police station.
A man in Bunyangabu district
is on the run for
allegedly assaulting a suspected thief to death. David
Akugizibwe, a resident of Kyaibumba zone in Rwimi Sub County, the proprietor of Avenue Gardens reportedly fled the area after beating the suspect only identified as Fahad for allegedly stealing
his Music system on Saturday.
The Rwenzori West Police Spokesperson, Vincent
Twesigye confirms the incident noting that after assaulting Fahad, Akugizibwe
dropped him at Rwimi police station. Due to his sorry state, the police rushed him to Good Hope clinic
in Rwimi where he passed on Sunday as they prepared to transfer him to Fort
Portal for better treatment.
Twesigye says that the deceased’s
hospital is lying at Fort Portal Regional referral hospital pending post-mortem
to ascertain the exact cause of death. He notes that
statements from potential witnesses have been obtained by police detectives, adding that efforts to apprehend the suspect
who is still on the run are underway.
Bureau Chief
Basaija is a graduate of Uganda Christian University (UCU-Mukono) holding a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication.
He also boosts of numerous training's in communication studies.
Before joining URN, he had served as Documentation personnel, Field news reporter, Radio presenter and News Editor.
Basaija is a social critic and a young farmer.
He believes in writing for social change.
At URN Basaija is incharge of Bundibugyo, Bunyangabu and Kasese Districts.
