Five arrested for strangling Kisoro teacher to death
He also mentioned that some of the deceased’s belongings, including a TV, remote, and decoder, were recovered from the suspects’ possession.
Kisoro: Police in Kisoro district have arrested five suspects who allegedly strangled a retired primary teacher to death in Kamonyi Cell, Northern Division.
The suspects have been identified as Peter Ndagijimana, 20, a resident of Karumina Cell, Central Division Kisoro Municipality; Isaac Nkurikiyimana, 27, a butcher; and Angela Utuze, 22, a Rwandan bar attendant residing in Kekubo, Karenina Ward, Northern Division.
Others are Angela Muhawemana, 20, a Rwandan bar attendant who was staying in Gishera, Nyagashinge Ward, Northern Division, and William Nzamoye, 28, a boda boda rider.
According to the police statement, Joy Nyiramuhisha, 62, a retired primary teacher and resident of Kamonyi Cell, Kamonyi Ward, Northern Division, Kisoro Municipality, was murdered by unknown assailants on the night of June 26, 2024.
The motive was to steal 16 million Ugandan shillings, which the victim had raised through a land sale and after her body was found locked in one of the rooms in the boys’ quarters.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional Police spokesman, told journalists on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, that the suspects confessed to having committed the crime.
He also mentioned that some of the deceased’s belongings, including a TV, remote, and decoder, were recovered from the suspects’ possession.
Maate added that while inquiries are still ongoing, the suspects will be arraigned before the courts of law to face charges accordingly.
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