EDITOR
The territorial police in Rukiga District are investigating the death of 35-year-old Frank Turyatemba, a resident of Bwasha Village, Rutengye Parish, Kashambya Sub-county. Turyatemba was found dead on the night of October 31, 2024, under circumstances that have led to the arrest of three suspects, all family members, to assist with investigations.
The arrested suspects include Niwabine Calorine, 28, the deceased’s wife, Akatwebembera Phiona, 42, a family member, and Tayebwa Onesmus, 38, Turyatemba’s brother. Turyatemba and Tayebwa reportedly had longstanding tensions over land disputes, which they had brought before various local offices.
According to initial police reports, Turyatemba returned home late on the evening of October 31, after selling charcoal and appeared intoxicated. His wife, Calorine, reportedly served him food, but he was unable to eat. Turyatemba then told his wife that his brother, Tayebwa, had assaulted him on his way home, leaving him with stomach pains. Concerned, Turyatemba asked his wife to inform his mother about his condition. When Calorine reached his mother’s home and called for help, the mother declined to come, saying she would check on him the following morning.
Upon her return, Calorine found Turyatemba already dead in his bed. She immediately reported the incident to Kashambya Police Station. Officers visited the scene and recorded statements from witnesses, while the body was transferred to Kabale Referral Hospital for a postmortem before being released to the family for burial.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson ASP Elly Maate confirmed that inquiries are ongoing to establish the exact cause of death and any potential criminal involvement by the suspects.
4oThe territorial police in Rukiga District are investigating the death of 35-year-old Frank Turyatemba, a resident of Bwasha Village, Rutengye Parish, Kashambya Sub-county. Turyatemba was found dead on the night of October 31, 2024, under circumstances that have led to the arrest of three suspects, all family members, to assist with investigations.
The arrested suspects include Niwabine Calorine, 28, the deceased’s wife, Akatwebembera Phiona, 42, a family member, and Tayebwa Onesmus, 38, Turyatemba’s brother. Turyatemba and Tayebwa reportedly had longstanding tensions over land disputes, which they had brought before various local offices.
According to initial police reports, Turyatemba returned home late on the evening of October 31, after selling charcoal and appeared intoxicated. His wife, Calorine, reportedly served him food, but he was unable to eat. Turyatemba then told his wife that his brother, Tayebwa, had assaulted him on his way home, leaving him with stomach pains. Concerned, Turyatemba asked his wife to inform his mother about his condition. When Calorine reached his mother’s home and called for help, the mother declined to come, saying she would check on him the following morning.
Upon her return, Calorine found Turyatemba already dead in his bed. She immediately reported the incident to Kashambya Police Station. Officers visited the scene and recorded statements from witnesses, while the body was transferred to Kabale Referral Hospital for a postmortem before being released to the family for burial.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson ASP Elly Maate confirmed that inquiries are ongoing to establish the exact cause of death and any potential criminal involvement by the suspects.
