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BY AMBROSE KWERONDA

IN KISORO——

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The territorial police in Kisoro have arrested an SGA security guard who had been on the run for alleged involvement in the attempted murder of two people over accusations of witchcraft.

The victims, identified as 58-year-old builder Bizimana Charles and his wife, 47-year-old Nyiramugisha Christine, both residents of Mugombero Village in Gahiza Parish, Nyakabande Sub-County, Kisoro District, were reportedly targeted by 25-year-old Joshua Musimenta, an SGA security guard now held at Kisoro Police Station.

According to a police statement, on November 13, 2024, at around 2:00 a.m., Bizimana noticed a light shining on their rented house in Chuho Village while he and Nyiramugisha were sleeping. When he went outside to investigate, he found Joshua, the security guard with whom he had a long-standing dispute, armed with a gun. Joshua allegedly shot Bizimana on the right side of his ribs.

The Kigezi Region police spokesperson, Elly Maate, informed journalists this morning that Bizimana called for help, which alerted his wife, Nyiramugisha. As she stood at the door, Joshua reportedly shot her in the left breast before fleeing the scene.

The victims were rushed to Mutolere Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. Police report that Joshua and the victims had a prolonged conflict, as Joshua believed they were practicing witchcraft on his family. This was reportedly the second time he had attacked them at their home.

Emmanuel Habimana, who reported the incident, notified the police. Officers visited and documented the crime scene, recorded witness statements, and recovered two spent cartridges, a live bullet, and the rifle, which was later found with one of Joshua’s colleagues.

Police stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the full motive behind the attack and why the security guard intended to kill the civilians.

By Kweronda Ambrose

in Kabale—-

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The Most Rev. Dr. Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, was warmly received last evening by the Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, ahead of Uganda Christian University-Bishop Barham College’s 25th graduation ceremony scheduled for Friday 15/11/2024 .

The Archbishop, who also serves as Chancellor of Uganda Christian University, was welcomed by a lively, band-led procession through Kabale town.

At a welcoming dinner on the campus grounds, Bishop Akanjuna expressed gratitude to the students and staff of Bishop Barham University College for their enthusiastic reception.

He also thanked the Kabale community for participating in the welcome, noting that the Archbishop’s visit was an honor for the entire municipality.

Bishop Akanjuna highlighted the significance of the occasion, encouraging students to embrace the importance of this milestone as they prepare to graduate alongside their peers.

The Archbishop, Dr. Kaziimba, is scheduled to officiate the commissioning of graduates this afternoon, November 14, 2024, at the Bishop Barham University College in Multipurpose Hall in Kabale Northern Division kabale municipality.