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In Kampala—
Government has said they are investigating reports that Ugandan girls seeking employment as domestic workers in Oman are being trafficked and sold as slaves.
In an interview yesterday, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Permanent Secretary, Pius Bigirimana, confirmed that they have heard stories of Ugandans being illegally trafficked and sold in Oman to work as slaves and they are investigating the matter.
Bigirimana’s comments follow yesterday’s press conference by the National Organisation of Trade Unions, where two girls purportedly rescued from Oman were paraded before journalists to narrate the plight of Ugandan girls who are being trafficked and sold as slaves.
According to Ms Hasifa Walugambire, whose video went viral on social media last week, she was lured by a Kenyan lady only identified as Gladys, who conned her of Shs4 million to work as a banker in Oman, but when she arrived at the airport, she was taken to an office where she was told that she had been brought to work as a domestic worker.
“I would wake up at 4am and sleep at 2am. I would sleep for only one hour sometimes without food and I got fed up. When I refused to work, I was tortured and returned to the shop where they got me,” she said, adding that the shops sell Ugandan girls as both slaves and sex workers.
Ms Adikini Teddy Takia, also a victim, said she was lured to Oman through a friend called Susan who connected her to an agent based in Mbale, eastern Uganda, promising her a job as a waitress.
She was trafficked together with two other women through Malaba and flown through Jomo Kenyatta airport after their passports were confiscated.
Upon arrival at Muscat in Oman, they were told that they were going to work as domestic workers.
“I worked in a family of seven. I was subjected to domestic work like cleaning the walls and roof of the house without pay. I got disgusted and refused to work. I was tortured and returned to the shop where I was beaten,” she said.

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Tuesday 11th September 2018
By Aiden Graw
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FOOTBALL UPDATES:
Andre Silva struck a stylish goal as Portugal took control of their Nations League group by beating Italy.
Silva, who had a poor season in Italy with AC Milan before joining Sevilla on loan in August, controlled and steered in Bruma’s cross in the 48th minute.
Portugal were without Cristiano Ronaldo, excused from international duty and pictured relaxing with his family on a yacht in St Tropez.
Yet Fernando Santos’ side still had the better of this League A Group 3 match.
The win took them to the top of the group on three points, two clear of Poland and Italy.
Roberto Mancini’s side, showing nine changes from the team who drew their Nations League opener 1-1 with Poland in Bologna on Friday, looked disjointed for much of the night in Lisbon.
Mancini left former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli out of the squad altogether, and retained only goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho from Friday’s starting line-up.
Donnarumma, the AC Milan teenager, was fortunate not to concede just before the half-hour mark, fumbling Bruma’s header under pressure, then watching as Bernardo Silva’s drive goalwards was cleared off the line by Alessio Romagnoli.
The keeper redeemed himself in the second half after his team went behind, though, with a flying save to tip away Manchester City forward Silva’s 20-yard angled shot, and was sharp again late on to stop substitute Renato Sanches’ low shot.
Portugal should have been in front before they did score; Bryan Cristante deflected a Mario Rui cross against his own bar just after the half-hour mark, and the home side were then denied a penalty when Domenico Criscito blocked off Pizzi inside the area – with Scottish referee Willie Collum declaring it a fair challenge.
Italy were better in the closing stages, once Domenico Berardi and Emerson Palmieri came on, but without creating any clear chances.
Uefa Nations League Results
FT: Russia 5-1 Czech Republic
FT: Andorra 1-1 Kazakhstan
FT: Kosovo 2-0 Farao Island
FT: Malta 1-1 Azerbaijan
FT: Montenegro 2-0 Lithuania
FT: Portugal 1-0 Italy
FT: Scotland 2-0 Albania
FT: Serbia 2-2 Romania
FT: Sweden 2-3 Turkey
International Friendlies Fixtures for Today
Northern Ireland V Israel
Poland V Republic Of Ireland
England V Switzerland
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By Sandra Tumwekwase
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In Rubirizi—
Fishermen at Kashaka landing site Katunguru sub county Rubirizi district are still in a shock due to untimely death of two of their colleagues that occurred yesterday when they drowned.
The deceased are Lubega Barugahare aged 38 years a resident of Katerera Bunyaruguru and Tumwesigye Kaboroga from Kamuri parish Mahworo sub county Kamwenge district.
According to SP Mercial Tumusiime the greater Bushenyi police spokesperson, Lubega and Kaboroga reportedly died when their canoe was hit by a hippopotamus and capsized.
He further revealed that Lubega’s body was discovered yesterday and Kaboroga’s today. He said that both bodies were handed over to their relatives for burial.

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By Micheal Atwakiire Bitunga
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In Sheema—
The MRM chairman Dr. Tanga Odoi has warned Sheema North people against causing chaos in NRM primaries set for Thursday 13th September noting that culprits will face action.
Closing Sheema North constituency NRM primary campaigns on Tuesday in Kanyeganyegye trading centre, Dr Odoi noted that the party has all it needs to curb any sort of crime.
“We have got a weak and strong weapons to fight any kind of a criminal,” Tanga Odoi
Odoi also said that the opposition that it has no room in Uganda and cannot win Museveni for Presidency.
On the same rally, some candidates noted that they are being harassed by their opponents’ supporters. Guma Nuwagaba (candidate) complained about merciless supporters who attacked his donkey and beat it up to bleeding.

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In Kampala—
President Yoweri Museveni will address Uganda for the second time in one week at State House Entebbe on Saturday.
Museveni on Sunday addressed the nation on a series of issues including; Security, economy and the role of media in development.
However, according to a note from the Presidency, Museveni will again speak to the country through a press conference scheduled for Saturday 15.
“President Museveni will address a press conference on Saturday, September 15th, at 7.30pm, on the subject of security, at State House Entebbe,” a statement from Museveni’s handlers reads.
Only hours after the gruesome murder of former Buyende District Police Commander ASP Muhammad Kirumira, President Museveni announced a move by government to recruit 24000 Local Defence Unit (LDU) personnel in greater Kampala area.
Kirumira was shot dead by unknown gunmen near his home in Bulenga along the Kampala – Mityana road.
Addressing the country on Sunday, Museveni said the problem of urban crime is becoming big and is worrying many people in the country.
“It is these killings worrying Ugandans more,” Museveni said in reference to the murder of Sheikhs, AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi, Col.Ibrahim Abiriga, Joan Kagezi and ASP Kirumira.
Museveni who sounded incensed said government has been forced to deploy a new method of fighting urban crime apart from the usual methods.
This is the second time Museveni is addressing the nation on the issue of security alone. In June, the president addressed members of parliament over the same.

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By Sandra Tumwekwase & Ambrose Katooto
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In Rubirizi—
Three people lost their lives in a fatal accident which occurred at Kyanika 1, Ndangaro parish Rutooto Sub County in Rubirizi district
The deceased are; Charles Kibumba the driver aged 32years, Derrick Bwambale 21 years and Innocent Kahayika 31 years.
According to SP Mercial Tumusiime the greater Bushenyi police spokesperson, a Fuso registration number UAZ442F which was carrying spot bicycles from Kampala to Bwera Kasese lost control at Nkombe and could not break which caused it to severally overturn killing all the people aboard on spot.
Martial further revealed that the bodies of the deceased were taken to Rugazi HC IV mortuary as they await picking by their relatives.
He urged all drivers to drive carefully, desist from driving while drunk and overloading.

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Wednesday 12th September 2018

By Aiden Graw

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:

The Born to Conquer stars commonly known as the B2C held their maiden concert on Friday at Freedom City and they are not complaining at all, it was sold out.

“Thanks for standing with us your support was a big treasure to us,” they noted.

The boys kicked off with the first show at Freedom City on Sept7, the turn up was overwhelming.

“Super proud and happy for you boyfwendz,” Lydia Jazmine, who was among the artists that performed noted.

They crossed to Mukono on September 8 and the fans there were equally waiting for them in large numbers;

“Another sale out more great thanks goes to the Almighty Lord the only most high. #MukonoSateliteBeachSoldOut Thanks for the support.”

On September 9, they were at Big Zone Nansana which was also well attended.

Some of the artists that performed alongside the B2C include; Cozen Blood, Chozen Becky, Os Suuna, Helen Lukoma, Maro, Tip Swizzy, Levixone, Spice Diana, Weasel, Pallaso, Eddy Kenzo, Lydia Jazmine among others.

“The first concert for any artiste is always a big step. Proud of @b2cmusicug on this milestone. I know it’s going to be fire tonight at Freedom City. Be there and Support them,” Juliana noted while drumming up support for the boys and indeed, the fans did not disappoint.

Weasel in army green followed by Gravity Omutujju in orange and Spice Diana doing her thing with one of the B2C lads. The Attitude singer, Hellen Lukoma is next in pic followed by the Kapande stars Kenzo and the B2C trio.

GRAVITY OMUTUJJU RELEASES NEW AUDIO TITLED BOSIKO OSWADDE

Lugaflow rapper Gravity Omutujju alias Wabuyi Gereson released Bosiko Oswadde, a song against oppression.

Gravity is getting set for his upcoming Embuzi Zakutudde concert that will be held at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Saturday 22nd September 2018 and with this new hit, we expect the best sell out of Zakutudde Show.

Gravity also sang Walumbe Zaaya cover, Kangume, Endowoozayo, Kimanizo, People Power, Winner, Bigambo, Ampalana among others.

Among the top Artists confirmed to perform at Zakutudde Concert Include; Bebecool, Sheebah Karungi, Spice Diana and King Saha.

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In Kampala—
Hearing of an appeal challenging a two-year jail sentence for a 25 year old Student convicted of cyber harassment and offensive communication against the Kabarole District Woman MP Sylvia Rwabwoogo, has started today.
Brian Isiko, 25, had been sentenced to two years in Luzira Prison but applied for bail which was granted last month by Justice Jane Francis Abodo after presenting two substantial sureties and being a first time offender.
Isiko was in July this year convicted by Buganda Road Magistrate’s court after confessing his too much love for Ms Rwabwogo. However, he appealed against the same in the High Court.
In his appeal, Isiko, a student of YMCA-Jinja branch argues that the sentencing magistrate erred when she changed his plea of not guilty to a plea of guilty based on partial admission.
Isiko’s lawyer reproduced the record of the lower court where he admitted downloading MP Rwabwogo’s contact from the parliamentary website and expressed his freedom of speech through sending her love messages that he had picked from love songs and poems of American celebrities including Don Williams and Enrique Iglesias.
“There is no single love message or phone call that is rude, obscene or indecent tendered in court by MP Rwabogo as originating from Isiko. The magistrate therefore acted unreasonable to convict him of offensive communication,” Wasiwa told court.
He further argues that the magistrate erred when she convicted him without subjecting the sntite evidence of the complainant to the standard required in a criminal trial.

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Wednesday September 12th 2018
By Aiden Graw
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SPORTS NEWS:
Fifa 19 is coming out soon and EA Sports have released the ratings for the top 10 players including Man Utd player David de Gea.
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been listed in the top 10 highest-rated Fifa 19players.
De Gea is among five United players who have made the top 100 and the Spaniard has finally supplanted Manuel Neuer as the video game’s best goalkeeper.
Fifa gamemakers EA Sports have given De Gea a 91 rating – the same as Luis Suarez, Sergio Ramos, Eden Hazard, Kevin de Bruyne and Luka Modric. Fellow ‘keepers Neuer and Thibaut Courtois are on 91.

fifa19

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By Okoodi Deo
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In Sheema—
The Justice and Constitution affairs minister Kahinda Otafiire has noted that government may not easily prevent crimes like murder from happening in the country as long as criminals remain in society.
Speaking to journalists in Mbarara where he closed a 23rd annual international management conference for Makerere University business school, Otafiire said that government is doing all the best to try and reverse this kind of trend by installing CCTV cameras and deployment of intelligence officers on city streets so to find out those involved in these crimes.
Commenting on the government’s proposal to merge some of its agencies, the justice minister said the move will create efficiency in management because they were not answerable to their line ministries and were also distorting payment systems and chain of command.
The Kitgum woman MP Beatrace Anywar also commenting on the merger proposal, said that government and cabinet should revisit the decision and exclude UNRA from the agencies listed because of good performance in road construction work.
She said that since UNRA’s inception, the road network has tremendously increased much more than when the response was still with ministry of works and transport which she said may not properly utilize all the road funds once the proposal is implemented.
Anywar also attributed the worrying security situation in the country to foreigners whom she said are financing and misleading some people in opposition in order to achieve their objectives.
She called on Ugandans not listen to such people in order to deny them the opportunity of dividing Ugandans.

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By Yosam Gucwaki
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In Hoima—
A catechist is struggling for his life at Edpa clinic in Hoima town
after he was hacked into coma by unknown robbers who also fled away
with his motorcycle.
The victim is identified as John Mababazi commonly known as Bigobe, a
catechist attached to Kakende Catholic Church, Bulimya parish in
Kiziranfumkbi sub-county Hoima district.
The bedridden Mbabazi told our reporter that he was waylaid
by two men armed with machetes who hit him severely near Nyakibogo
stream located on Kiswaza-Mukabara road.
Chris Baleke, a son to victim said his father was found helpless in a
pool of blood on Monday morning and later rushed to Kikuube heath
centre but later taken to Edpa clinic.
The victim’s motorcycle registration number UEP 338Y Bajaj red in
color was taken by the robbers.
Ibrahim Juma, the Kiziranfumbi sub-county lc3 chairman has regretted
the incident and asked police to expedite the investigations to have
the culprits arrested and brought to book.
Julius Allan Hakiiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson said
police is on the hunt out for the suspects.
Cases of robbery are rampant in Hoima district.
On Friday last week, unknown robbers also hacked one Denis Miramago, a
technician and resident in Bujumbura Hoima municipality who breathed his last at Mulago referral hospital.

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By Elly Karenzi
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In Ibanda—
Women together with their children in Ibanda municipality have built residential houses and paid school fees out of stone quarrying.
A group of women work hard to crash stones which they sell to builders putting up commercial buildings in different towns in Ibanda municipality
According to the LC 1 chairmen of Katooma, Kyereeta, Kigarama and Nyakatookye cells, old women and youth in these villages engage in hard labour to raise school fees and generate income for their families.
Ms Jennifer Kamateeka, a resident of Katooma cell told www.mknewslink.com on Wednesday that many women and children remove stones from pit with bare hands without protective gloves and glasses to protect their eyes from flying stones and dust..
However the Resident District Commissioner Ibanda, Eliasto Akatuheebwa has expressed his concern over what will be the outcome of these activities on the environment noting that when it rains the places will be flooded and the water will wash away all crops , banana and coffee plantations.
He has warned that the residential and commercial buildings will be affected by floods as a result.

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By Micheal Atwakiire Bitunga
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In Sheema—
Police have dispersed voters at Kafuujo polling station in Kyagyenyi Sheema North constituency with tear gas and gun shots after a break out of fighting between the supporters of Guma Nuwagaba and Naome kibaaju.
This fighting came after some people from un known place allegedly supporters of Kibaaju started bribing voters publically which prompted supporters of Guma Nuwagaba to attack them.
After some minutes, Obadiah Rushambuza a husband of Naome Kibaaju came with armed men without uniforms who started shooting in air and beating up people.
However, Police didn’t stop these bouncers from beating people but instead supported them.
Last night Guma Nuwagaba was attacked by suspected supporters of Naome Kibaaju who beat him and broke his car glasses.
Guma adds that he called police but reached him after hours.

Guma’s car

By Ambrose Katooto
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In Bushenyi—
The municipal council wants all hawkers of various commodities ranging from fruits, foodstuffs, utensils and among others to occupy Ishaka and Bushenyi markets that have since been abandoned by traders.
Evaristo Rwambuga, the Ryamabegwa ward councilor says that the town is crowded with vendors and that there is need for order to be restored. He adds that the few traders who are still operating from gazetted places are stuck with their goods.
Jennifer Naijuka, the female councilor for St Kaggwa Ward says that municipal authorities must enforce the resolutions of the council.
Didas Muhagunzi the deputy town clerk Ishaka – Bushenyi Municipality says that the respective division leaders have been tasked to deal with the matter and that the traders must vacate.
However, the directive was resisted by the traders who say that the appalling condition in the central markets prompted customers to shun the market.
Fulgensio Byamukama, a trader says that they abandoned Bushenyi central Market because of the poor sanitation and security for their products.
Anastasia Byarufu a fruit vendor says that she has been operating on the roadside for the last five years and wonders where the authorities want her to relocate to.

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Thursday September 13th 2018
By Aiden Graw
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:
Songtress Emily Mwebaze Kikazi had finally dropped the most anticipated and long awaited No One video. The Urban TV presenter shared good news off her social Media platform and fans responded positively.

EMILY KIKAZI

Bad Beast

Da West Lake Cosbert

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In Sheema—
Naome Kibaaju has won the hotly contested Sheema north NRM primaries in an election that was marred by violence, tear gas and bullets.
The tight competition was between former Mitooma RDC Guma Nuwagaba and Naome Kibaaju and the later won with a mud sliding victory.
Kibaaju polled 10747 votes while her close opponent Guma got 6290 a difference of 4457 votes.
Others in the race included; Mugisha Arthur, Muhereza Willis and Owoyesigire Frank.
Ms Kibaaju was announced winner by the NRM electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi.

Sheema North Constituency is holding a by election after the Resignation of Minister Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye who is now representing Sheema Municipality.
The by election is scheduled to take place on Monday 8th October.

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Friday September 14th 2018
By Aiden Graw
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Legendary East African Musician Mr.Nice alias Lucas Nice Mkenda, has been in the country for quite a number of weeks now. He is working on the visuals for his new song titled ‘Tuvumiliane‘.
It hasn’t been all fun and games for the ‘Kikulacho‘ hit maker for the recent years. Mr. Nice has been working on some projects that will be hitting the air waves soon and on one of his songs, ‘Maisha,’ he worked with Ugandan artiste, Serena Bata.

Mr.Nice with Ugandan Singer Serena Bata

Mr.Nice Shoots the Video in Uganda

Gravity in Black Panther Diss Song

Navio at his Introduction

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In Kampala—-
A 21-year-old American national, was found dead in a hostel in Entebbe.
The body of James Larkin Crow, a resident of Texas in the U.S.A was on Thursday morning found hanging from the staircase rail leading up to the entrance of the hostel building located at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC).
Police say that the deceased was on treatment for depression.
“Close friends and relatives to the deceased told the detectives that he was depressed and was on medication which confirmed the school records that indicated the child had some anger issues related to his parents’ divorce two years back,” says the Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigire in a written statement.
The police spokesperson added that a suicide case has been opened up at Entebbe Police Station.
Crow reportedly had a history of depression and taking drugs, and that he took a lot of alcohol on the eve of his death.
Whisper Eye, an online publication, reported yesterday that the deceased’s parents allowed him to stay in Uganda and train as a volunteer animal caretaker because he was living a solitary life while in the US.
When asked about the claims, the assistant CID officer at Entebbe Police Station, Richard Anvuko, said: “We are still receiving information to clarify and back up those claims of alcoholism and depression.”
UWEC spokesperson Isaac Mujaasi said the deceased was in a jovial mood and shared light moments with a friend in the centre’s restaurant on the eve of his death.
The burden of depression and other mental health conditions is on the rise globally. A World Health Assembly resolution passed in May 2013 called for a comprehensive, coordinated response to mental disorders at country level.

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In Mbarara—
The Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has expressed concern on the recent decision to deploy 24000 armed reserves to curb crime in the capital Kampala and Wakiso.
President Yoweri Museveni announced last week that he will be recalling, arming and deploying these reserves as LDU’s in all villages in Kampala and Wakiso, with permission to shoot on site especially armed murderers.
The president described this as the “Luweero method,” which he said will cost Shs. 57Billion and will last about one year.
Speaking to press in Mbarara on Wednesday, Minister Kahinda said he was unsure about the effectiveness of this method.
“I don’t want to say it will not help… but these kinds of murders are not something you can prevent,” he said.
“If they don’t murder Kirumira they will murder Otafiire and if not me they will come for you.”
A more effective way, Otafiire said, is trying to detect such crimes before they happen.
He believes that installing CCTV cameras and improving police technology will significantly reduce these crimes.
“What is very important is to have information about who is doing it,” he said.
Instead of arming the LDUs, Otafiire says they should be used to gather intelligence on the criminals.
President Museveni said this measure of arming LDUs is temporary and will be phased out once the city CCTV cameras are fully installed.

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By Elly Karenzi
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In Ibanda/Kiruhura—
Police in Kanoni Sub County in Kiruhura district are investigation circumstances under which an un identified man was brutally murdered and his head chopped off. The body was discovered along the Ibanda –Kazo road on Thursday.
The Kanoni Goborora Internal Security Officer (GISO) Keneth Muhozi told www.mknewslink.com yesterday while at the scene of murder that unknown people killed the man suspected to be in his 40s and dumped the body on the roadside from where it was found in a pool of blood.
Muhozi added that the killers cut off the deceased’s head and took it leaving the trunk at the scene.
The GISO suspects that the body of the deceased might have been killed from somewhere else either in Ibanda, Kamwenge, Mbarara, Bushenyi and Lyantonde, transported at night in a vehicle and dumped it at Nyabiherere 11 cell in Kanoni sub county.
The LC 1 chairperson of Nyabiherere 11 cell, Ms Juliet Nakahima said that this is the third body of unknown people dumped at the same scene in a period of six months.
She also raised concern with the rate at which people are being murdered in Kanoni Sub County.
She noted that some of these slain people are carried in vehicles by hired serial killers who take the bodies and dump them in places where they could not be identified by the residents.
The body was taken to Ruhoko Health center 1V in Ibanda district pending to be yet identified by relatives.

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