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Kitagwenda
Police in Kitagwenda District have arrested Levi Amarakutunga, a musician and male councillor representing persons with disabilities, for allegedly murdering a 4-year-old child from Nyaruhanda Village in a suspected ritual sacrifice.
Child goes missing, body discovered in bush
According to preliminary police reports, the child was sent to a neighbor’s house on March 16, 2025, but never returned home. A search was launched, and the following morning, the child’s lifeless body was discovered dumped in a bush, sending shockwaves throughout the community.
K-9 unit leads Police to suspect’s home
As part of the investigation, police deployed a K-9 unit, which picked up a scent from the crime scene and led officers to Amarakutunga Levi’s home, approximately 300 meters away. A bloodstained panga, suspected to have been used in the crime, was also found about 200 meters from the body.
Further searches at the suspect’s home uncovered a bucket filled with water containing blood-stained clothes, as well as bloodstains on the wall of one of the rooms, raising suspicions of a ritual sacrifice.
Suspect in Custody as Investigations Continue
Police have since arrested Amarakutunga, who is currently in custody at Kitagwenda Central Police Station, pending further investigations. Authorities have assured the public that they are committed to delivering justice and urged residents to remain calm as forensic experts analyze the evidence collected. The incident has left the community in shock and fear, with local leaders calling for increased vigilance to prevent similar occurrences.
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