KAMPALA, UGANDA: Hajji Muhammad Kasajja, the father of the murdered vlogger Ibrahim Tusubira known by aliases Isma Olaxess and Jajja Ichuli has said that he will not go to police to record a statement in order to get his son’s belongings.
Hajji Kasajja says Ichuli’s house until today is still open but the police refused to let them remove his son’s belongings.
“The house where Isma was staying in Kyanja, was found open. But the Police denied us access claiming it’s a crime scene and I had to make a statement before entering it,” Hajji Kasajja said.
The only thing they want to do, according to Hajji Kasagga, is remove the deceased’s possessions from the house so that the landlord can take over.
He fears that if the police have already refused to give him household items, they will also refuse to give him the Toyota Hiace, which is the vehicle in which the deceased was killed.
Isma’s father who visibly emotional as he spoke about his son’s unwavering commitment to speaking the truth, even when it was unpopular or controversial. He revealed that Isma had received numerous threats over the years, but he refused to back down from his convictions.
In a related development, the State House Comptroller Jane Barekye yesterday (Tuesday) delivered President Museveni’s condolences to Olaxes’ father, Hajji Muhammad Kasajja, and mother, Hajjat Kasajja, at their home in Zzana, along Entebbe Road.
Barekye told the bereaved family that President Museveni was hurt and condemned the murder of Isma Olaxes and assured that the perpetrators would be traced and punished.
“The President has told me to tell you that he stands with you in this trying moment, and he has asked me to deliver this condolence message to you,” Barekye said as she handed over an unspecified amount of money to Hajji Kasajja.
Ichuli, an outspoken vlogger and Islamist was gunned down on Saturday, May 06, when unknown assailants ambushed and shot at him near his home in Kyanja. He was laid to rest on Sunday in Katwe-Nkokonjeru, Buikwe district.
By Tuesday evening, police had confirmed that so far three suspects including the deceased’s driver were in police custody helping with investigations surrounding the murder incident.
Do you have a story or an opinion to share? Email us on: [email protected] Or join the Daily Express WhatsApp channel for all the latest news and trends or join the Telegram Channel for the latest updates.
