RUKUNGIRI, Uganda (UGNEWSLINE) – Police in Rukungiri District have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old man following a reported misunderstanding at Kanombe Primary School playground.
The deceased has been identified as Nshabaruhanga Clinton, a resident of Kyenshero Cell, Nyabiteete Parish, Buyanja Sub-county, while the suspect has been identified as Ainamani Criscent, 17, who reportedly comes from the same area.
According to a police statement issued on Sunday, November 1, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, at around 6:00 pm when the suspect allegedly developed a minor misunderstanding with Clinton before stabbing him in the neck.
Clinton sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Karoli Lwanga Hospital Nyakibale, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police said the suspect is currently being detained at Rukungiri Central Police Station on charges of murder and will be taken to court once investigations are complete.
The police have commended members of the community and local leaders for their cooperation, which they said contributed to the arrest of the suspect.
The statement was issued by Superintendent of Police Nelson Tumushime, the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson.
Police have urged the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies as investigations into the incident continue.
