Kamuli, Uganda: Police in Kamuli District are investigating the circumstances under which a 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Bulopa Sub-county.
The deceased has been identified as Bwoya Fred, a resident of Butaasa Village in Bugaya Sub-county, Buyende District.
Preliminary findings indicate that on Thursday, February 19, the boy was picked from his home by a family friend identified only as Mande, who reportedly promised him work cutting sugarcane in Bulopa. However, on Friday, February 20, he was allegedly stabbed to death by unknown persons.
According to the boy’s mother, Nakisuyi Sylvia, she was informed of the incident by the same individual who had taken her son.
“My son was taken on Thursday by Mande who promised him a job in Bulopa, but yesterday I received a call from Mande saying they had got an accident. Upon reaching the site, I found him dead,” she said.
Police have since arrested one suspect, a brother to Mande, who is currently detained at Kamuli Central Police Station to assist with investigations. Mande is reportedly on the run.
The body was taken to Kamuli General Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination as investigations continue.
Authorities say efforts are underway to trace other suspects connected to the incident.
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