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AMBROSE KWERONDA
IN KISORO—

Kisoro district is currently gripped by a tragic incident as local authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the suicide of a 25-year-old woman.

According to Asp Elly Maate, the spokesperson for the Kigezi Sub-region police, the deceased has been identified as Sarah Narukwanga, who was the wife of Samuel Imalingati, a police officer serving in the FFU department and attached to the Nyarusiza police post.

The incident reportedly took place on the morning of Monday, September 18, 2023. Samuel Imalingati left his wife and their one-year-old baby at home to prepare breakfast, and he briefly stepped away to a nearby location to read some books. Upon returning approximately 30 minutes later, he made a horrifying discovery: his wife had hanged herself in a wrapper and was unresponsive.

Maate stated that Samuel Imalingati immediately notified his fellow police officers about the tragic incident. In response, officers from the Kisoro Police Station rushed to the scene to ensure its preservation and to initiate a thorough investigation.

The district Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO) and a team of detectives meticulously examined the scene, collecting crucial forensic evidence. The body of the deceased was then transported to the Kisoro mortuary for a postmortem examination.

Maate disclosed to reporters that inquiries are currently underway to determine the reasons behind this heartbreaking incident. The case of suicide has been officially registered at Kisoro Central Police Station under reference number DEF 11/2023.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support within communities. Local authorities are committed to unraveling the factors that led to this tragedy and providing any necessary assistance to those affected by this devastating loss

By Ambrose Kweronda
in Kabale—–

The case of Shamim Batariro, a suspected female car thief accused of stealing a vehicle belonging to Kigezi Diocese on July 12, 2023, has been adjourned to September 26, 2023.

Senior Magistrate Mutabazi Julius, standing in for Chief Magistrate Court Kabale, Derrick Byamugisha, scheduled the new hearing date and remanded Batariro to Ndorwa Government Prison.

Batariro appeared before the Kabale Chief Magistrate’s Court to face charges of stealing a grey Suzuki vehicle with registration number UAT 478N, valued at Shs 17.7 million. The theft occurred during the burial of the late Apollo Nyegamahe, also known as Aponye, in Rukiga district on July 12.

The vehicle had been used to transport clerics from Kikungiri Archdeaconry, led by Archdeacon Venerable Canon Amos Tweteise, to the burial service in Kitaburaza village, Muhanga town council.

Reports indicate that Batariro made a stopover in Rubare town before continuing her journey at night. However, she was intercepted by police at the Nyeihanga town council checkpoint around 10:00 pm. A stolen car report had been filed at the Muhanga police station, prompting notifications to other police stations along the Kabale-Mbarara highway.

Initially, Batariro was taken to Rwampara police station in Rwampara district and later transferred to Rukiga, where the case originated. During her arrest, Batariro was found in possession of nine vehicle master keys, five sticks of marijuana, Shs 500,000 in cash, and 2 trays of eggs.

She did not disclose the specific diocese headquarters but insisted on being released, citing her involvement in the egg trade, and requested her mobile phone and money to assist in the arrest of Sekasi.

However, in the last hearing before Chief Magistrate Derrick Byamugisha, Batariro protested, demanding to be released on bail, claiming she is HIV positive.

Nyegamehe, who died in a road crash in Ntungamo district in July, was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kitaburaza village, Muhanga town council, Rukiga district.

By Aggrey Twesigye
in Mbarara city—-

Two Mbarara City Service Commission officials; Edward Karugaba and Lubega.M.Kazooba have been granted bail.

The magistrates court on Monday granted bail of 3million per official. Court had on 4th.Sept.2023 remanded the duo to Mbarara main prison after they were charged with abuse of office ,corruption and extortion.

The court heard that between January and April 2023,while at Mbarara City council,the two suspects unlawfully solicited money from desperate job applicants by promising them employment opportunities.

On Monday the suspects appeared in the court presided over by Mbarara Chief Magistrate Andrew Kabombo who granted them a non cash bail of shs.3 million and non-cash of 10million for each surety.

The court proceedings started at 2:00Pm and ended at 3:40Pm as the lawyer of the accused person, Moreen Kyomugisha of Zehurikirize and Co.Advocates tussled out with the state prosecutors.

Sureties of Lubega.K.Kazooba were his brother Safari Innocent Katarihera a resident of Nyakakoni cell A,Rukindo ward in Mbarara City south, and the Branch manager National water and Sewerage Coporation Manasseh Matsiko a resident of Nyakiziba cell, Kakiika ward while Denise Muheirwe a resident of Kakoba central Cell , Kakoba ward in Mbarara City south and Aisha Nabukera stood surety for Edward Karugaba.

The magistrate ordered them to return to court on September,27th.2023 at 9am.

By Aggrey Twesigye
in Mbarara district—–

The students and school authorities at St.Pauls Kagongi Secondary School in Mbarara district are mourning one of their own students who was knocked dead at Ruhumba Trading centre on Mbarara-Ibanda road.

The 16-year-old Reagan Turyasingura was killed by a speeding Taxi Registration number UBK 020E that lost control, knocking the student dead who was riding a motorcycle registration number UFH 078F Bajaj Boxer as he made his way to Rubindi town where he was vending fruits.

Eyewitness Omutaaka Yeremiah said the speeding taxi, which had passangers on board ,was coming from Mbarara city direction and heading towards Ibanda municipality.

St.Paul Kagongi head-teacher,Venance Musinguzi confirmed to mknewslink.com that the victim of the Sunday’s accident was in senior two class and was in second term holiday preparing to report for third term on monday.

By press time ,the student’s body had been taken to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem.

By Ambrose Kweronda and Twesigye Aggrey
in Ntungamo

Ntungamo District was plunged into mourning yesterday when two dedicated councilors lost their lives in a tragic road accident. The incident occurred along the Mbarara-Kabale highway, approximately 4 kilometers from Ntungamo town.

The victims of this heart-wrenching accident were Niwagaba Pius Tusimire, the Local Council V councilor for Nyarutuuntu sub-county, and Kutamba Monic Rutabingwa, the lady councilor for LCV Ngoma sub-county and secretary for works. The fateful accident took place around 4 pm as they were traveling in a Toyota Wish registration number UBH 873G.

Eyewitnesses recounted the horrifying sequence of events. Niwagaba, who was driving the Toyota Wish, was allegedly speeding despite the rainy conditions. As they approached a box body motor vehicle registration number UBD 660V from Nile Agro Industries, which was coming from Rubaare, Niwagaba attempted to brake abruptly. This sudden maneuver caused the vehicle to skid uncontrollably, veering into the lane of oncoming traffic and colliding with the box body vehicle. Tragically, both councillors lost their lives on the spot.

The Uganda Police in Ntungamo swiftly responded to the scene, recovering the bodies of the deceased and transporting them to Itojo Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Samuel Mucunguzi Rwakigoba, the Ntungamo District chairman, expressed deep shock and sorrow over the loss of two councillors who had been pillars of their communities since May 18, 2021. He noted that their dedication and transparency in serving their constituents had earned them the respect and admiration of all.

The district speaker, Twikiriize Nicholas Mugyenyi, announced that a special council meeting would be convened on Wednesday to pay tribute in memory of these esteemed councillors.

At the time wwww.mknewslink.com filed this story, the police was still in the process of compiling their findings and investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident