Written By | BK Mugizi
Four additional suspects were arrested between March 11 and March 22, 2026, following sustained investigations into the aggravated robbery and murder
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Police in Greater Bushenyi have confirmed the arrest of key suspects in connection with the murder of a prominent Sheema Municipality businessman, Edson Betware.
The Greater Bushenyi Regional Police Spokesperson, SP Apollo Tayebwa, said four additional suspects were arrested between March 11 and March 22, 2026, following sustained investigations into the aggravated robbery and murder.
“We have arrested four additional key suspects in connection with this case, and they have been interrogated,” Tayebwa said.
ARRESTED: Nahamya Ovid (alias Acram), Tayebwa Cosma, Amanya Jordan, and Natuhamya Naboth
The suspects have been identified as Nahamya Ovid, alias Acram; Tayebwa Cosma; Amanya Jordan, alias Piza; and Natuhamya Naboth. All are aged 30 and are residents of Sheema District.
According to police, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime during interrogation.
Tayebwa said the case file has been resubmitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for perusal and further legal guidance.
This follows their addition to three other suspects already on remand: Kaweesi Mashudi Oyo, Kato Hussein Jingo, and Mukombozi Mazinga.
“The three suspects were earlier arrested based on canine-linked circumstantial evidence. Investigations are still ongoing,” he said.
Police reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that all those involved are brought to justice.
Suspect Cosma leading the police to the crime scene
Background
Betware, 63, a resident of Rutooma Cell in Kabwohe Division, was attacked on July 28, 2025, at around 6:10 a.m. as he left his home for work.
He was ambushed by unknown assailants just outside his gate, struck on the head, and robbed of his bag containing keys, money, and a mobile phone.
Despite sustaining serious injuries, he managed to walk to his business premises, Nebs Bar in Kabwohe Town, where he collapsed.
He was rushed to Bushenyi Medical Centre Hospital and later referred to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Betware was a well-known businessman dealing in Coca-Cola products. He owned Nebs Bar and a wholesale shop in Kabwohe Town, Sheema Municipality.
Police later deployed a canine unit, which led to the arrest of initial suspects. A blood-stained piece of wood believed to have been used in the attack was recovered.
Key Suspects
Natuhamya Naboth, a resident of Nyamiyaga, Kabwohe Division.
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