Frank Byarugaba, the Kagorogoro Village Local Council One Chairperson in Nyakasiru parish Bukinda Sub County Rukiga district has lost his life in a feud with gamblers.
Obed Ndyareeba, the Nyakasiru parish Elections Supervisor chopped off the village chairperson’s head at Mukatojo trading center in Kagorogoro village around 6:00 pm.
Niwaha Hans, an eyewitness told our repoter that trouble started after Byarugaba found about 12 people drinking alcohol and playing cards for money in Ndyareeba’s bar.
According to Hans, Byarugaba demanded an explanation from Ndyareeba why he hosts people mostly school going children to participate in gambling.
However, Ndyareeba and the group instead started abusing Byarugaba.
Hans says that in the process Ndyareeba picked a machete from the counter and chopped of Byarugaba’s head and hand killing him on the spot.
Ndyareeba jumped on his motorcycle and ran to police but his colleague fled to into hiding and a still at large. According to Muhwezi, the suspects had earlier on threatened to deal with Byarugaba if he does not stop complaining about their gambling habit.
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He adds that following the brutal killing of the LC I chairperson, residents descended on Ndyareeba’s home and destroyed his house, banana plantation, cows and a solar panel in revenge to avenge Byarugaba’s death.
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Elly Maate, the Kigezi region Police Spokesperson confirmed the incident, saying that he is still gathering details.
