Police in Kampala have arrested a 19-year-old driver in connection with the alleged stabbing to death of a fellow special-hire driver in Nateete, Lubaga Division.
The suspect, identified as Sinan Muwonge, is accused of stabbing Thomas Batiibwe Twase, 70, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at about 6:30 pm in Central A, Nateete.
Police said preliminary investigations indicate that Sinan allegedly found Twase inside a vehicle and stabbed him with a knife before fleeing the scene. Members of the community reportedly pursued and apprehended him before handing him over to police.
Twase, who lived in Bulaga Zone B, Sumbwe Parish, Wakiso Sub-county, was rushed to Rubaga Hospital for treatment but was later pronounced dead.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala confirmed the arrest and said investigations were underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident,” Kawala said.
Police said the deceased and the suspect were both operating as special-hire drivers in the same area of Central A, Nateete.
The motive for the alleged attack had not been established by the time of publication, as police continued with investigations.
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