Eronda
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The late Denis Bukenya (left)
Residents of Nansana West IA in Nansana Municipality woke up to shock and grief after unknown assailants hacked a 30-year-old man to death before setting his house on fire in an apparent attempt to conceal the crime.
The deceased, identified as Danis Bukenya, had recently completed his studies at Makerere University and was awaiting employment while operating a small business established with support from his parents.
According to residents, they were alerted by smoke billowing from Bukenya's house during the night and rushed to the scene to try and put out the fire. Their rescue efforts turned into a grim discovery when they found him lying inside with severe head injuries.
"We saw smoke coming from the house and rushed to help. When we entered, we found him lying down with deep cuts on his head. We dragged him outside, but he was already dead," one resident recounted.
Witnesses said the attackers appeared to have used sharp objects to inflict fatal wounds before torching the house, possibly to destroy evidence and conceal their identity.
The killing has devastated Bukenya's family, who described him as a hardworking and ambitious young man with a promising future ahead of him.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed that investigations into the murder had commenced and appealed to members of the public to provide any information that could help identify and apprehend the suspects.
"We are actively investigating this murder and searching for those responsible. Anyone with information that may help us identify or arrest the suspects should report to the nearest police station," Owoyesigyire said.
source: Nile post
