a 36-year-old woman, Annet Kusemererwa, fell victim to a brutal gang-rape and murder in Buhimba sub-county, Kikuube district. Local press reports that the local police in Kikuube have apprehended one suspect in connection with the heinous crime, withholding the suspect’s particulars to avoid compromising ongoing investigations. Several other perpetrators remain at large.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday night, January 7, around 10 pm, as Kusemererwa was making her way home from Buhimba trading centre. According to reports, she was ambushed by her assailants, who subjected her to a brutal gang-rape before ultimately strangling her to death.
Police, reacting swiftly to the horrifying incident, intensified their operations to locate and apprehend the perpetrators. Through intelligence-led information, they managed to make one arrest on Wednesday, January 10. The arrested suspect, whose identity is currently concealed, is now in custody, as the investigation continues to identify and capture the remaining individuals involved in this appalling crime.
Julius Hakiza, the police spokesperson for the Albertine region, confirmed the arrest and emphasized that the police force is committed to bringing justice to the victim and holding all responsible parties accountable. The community remains on edge as the investigation unfolds, hoping for swift and decisive actions from the authorities.
