Rwampara, (UG):- The Territorial Police in western Uganda’s Rwampara District have arrested a man in connection with the murder of his father, Tumwesigye Damazo, a resident of Mweya Cell, Nyeihanga Ward.
The suspect, identified as Banabas, was apprehended after a police canine, Hector, tracked a scent from the crime scene to his home, approximately 1.5 kilometers away.
According to preliminary police reports, residents discovered Damazo’s body dumped in a roadside trench on February 22, 2025 and immediately alerted authorities. Soon after, the canine unit was introduced to the scene, leading officers directly to Banabas’ residence.
“Residents found Damazo’s body in a roadside trench on February 22, 2025, and alerted Police which introduced its canine unit dog Hector to the scene of crime. Hector tracked a human scent from the crime scene to Banabas’ home, approximately 1.5 kilometers away,” police said in a statement on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
During a search of the home, investigators recovered a blood-stained black T-shirt, which Banabas’ wife had reportedly taken to a neighbor’s house. Preliminary findings suggest that the father and son had a history of unresolved disputes, potentially linked to the crime.
Rwampara District Police have assured the public that investigations are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding Damazo’s murder.
Crime Statistics in 2024
The incident comes amid a reported 4.1% decline in crime across Uganda, as highlighted in the Annual Crime Report 2024.
The report showed that the number of reported criminal cases dropped from 228,074 in 2023 to 218,715 in 2024, but cases of murder, theft, and domestic violence remained prevalent, with authorities urging the public to remain vigilant.
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