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By Andama Moses

MASINDI

6 suspects have been arrested over attempted murder in Byerima cell Nyangahya division Masindi municipality.

The suspects who are relatives have been arrested today Tuesday after attempting to murder Steven Musinguzi boda boda rider resident of the same area.

The suspects have been identified as.Jackson Atuginga, Hillary Tumuhaise, Alfred Kyomi Emeritus Asaba , Sarah Nyamahunge and Hassan Isingoma.

According to police mouthpiece Albertine region Sp Julius Hallan Hakiza, the incident happened on 16th of June 2024 at around 2:00am as the suspects raided the home of the victim with all baring panga’s and allegedly cut him on neck and shoulders.

Hakiza says the suspects and the victim have been involved in long-term land dispute.

Musinguzi was rushed to Mirembe health centre where he is currently recieving treatment.

The officer says, the suspects are being charged with attempted murder and are detailed at Masindi central police.

By Isaac Mumbere

KASESE

The territorial police in the Rwenzori East policing region, Kasese district are overwhelmed by an increase in the number of criminal cases registered in a spate of one and a half weeks.

SP Luka Mbusa, the Regional Community Liaisons Officer says they have been registering a number of cases ranging from simple and aggravated defilement among others from the communities with the district.

Speaking to our reporter today morning at his office, SP Mbusa indicated that since last week, about 12 cases of defilement have been registered from all the four divisions in the region. The divisions include Kasese, Hima, Bwera and Katwe.

He attributes the cases to high levels of poverty among the family heads which in turn give a lee way to the young girls to seek financial support from men and hence pay in kind.

Mbusa also explains that in addition to cases of defilement, they have been able to register 16 cases of house breakings among other cases.

Mbusa implores the community members to get involved in hard work as an alternative way of preventing related cases from happening further in their respective places.