MITYANA DISTRICT, UGANDA: Police in Katonga Region have in custody the prime suspect in the murder of Rev Fr Josephat Kasambula who was on Wednesday stabbed to death over alleged land wrangles.
Rev. Kasambula was a catholic priest at St Charles Lwanga Catholic Parish in Kiboga District.
According to Katonga Regional Police Spokesperson, Ms. Lydia Tumushabe, the suspected murderer was arrested on Thursday evening after receiving a tipoff from residents of Lusalira along the Lake Wamala shoreline.
“It is true, we have arrested the suspect at 5 pm today [Thursday] and he is in our custody at Kanoni Police Station in Gomba District,” Tumushabe said when contacted on phone.
She said the suspect will soon be arraigned in court to face murder charges when investigations are complete.
The 35-year-old suspect is reported to have brutally murdered Fr Kasambula on Wednesday evening at Lukunyu Village in Gomba District near the Mamba landing site on Lake Wamala, where he had gone to inspect his farm.
According to eyewitnesses, Rev Kasambula was killed at his farm when he attempted to ask the suspect how he had managed to occupy the house at the farm and grow crops.
Mr Sam Kalule, a resident at the Mamba landing site, said the suspect must have been under the influence of marijuana since he is a known drug addict.
While leading a requiem Mass at Kiyinda-Mityana Diocesan Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon, Bishop Anthony Zziwa said the deceased was a true servant of God.
“He loved serving God since his childhood and has not disappointed Him until his demise,” he said.
The prelate urged parents to raise their children well so that they can become responsible citizens.
“Fr Kasambula has lost his life at the hands of a brutal young man who was not brought up well. I urge our youth to work hard and stop yearning for free things,” he added.
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