Written By | BK Mugizi
According to police, the suspect, David Mugumya, a resident of the same village and brother to the deceased, had earlier been reported for assaulting Tibayungwa
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BUSHENYI
Police in Bushenyi District have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the alleged murder of his younger brother following a reported assault.
The deceased, identified as Patrick Tibayungwa, 42, a resident of Rwamabare Village, Bumbaire Parish, Bumbaire Sub-county, died on June 7 while being rushed to hospital for treatment after allegedly sustaining injuries from repeated assaults.
According to police, the suspect, David Mugumya, a resident of the same village and brother to the deceased, had earlier been reported for assaulting Tibayungwa on June 5.
Speaking to Torch Media Africa, the Greater Bushenyi Regional Police spokesperson, SP Apollo Tayebwa, confirmed the arrest and said the case was initially registered as assault but was later upgraded to murder following the victim’s death.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased had allegedly been subjected to repeated assaults by his brother. The matter had earlier been reported to police as an assault case, but following the victim’s death, the case was upgraded to murder, and investigations are ongoing,” Tayebwa said.
Police visited and processed the crime scene before transferring the body to Kitagata Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Tayebwa confirmed that the suspect is in police custody and is assisting investigators with inquiries into the incident.
“We strongly condemn all forms of violence and urge members of the public to resolve disputes through lawful means and seek timely intervention from relevant authorities,” he added.
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