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The Rukungiri District Council has raised concerns over the escalating rate of murders, which council members say has become a pressing issue in the district.
During a council session today, James Turyamubona, the Speaker of the Rukungiri District Council, stated that murder cases have surged across all parts of Rukungiri. He emphasized the need for security authorities to implement measures to address this serious challenge.
Ahimbisibwe Wilberforce Ongom, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukungiri, attributed most of these murders to alcoholism. He noted that many people, especially youths, drink from morning until evening without a steady income, sometimes resorting to violent acts to obtain money for alcohol. Ongom also highlighted that unresolved land disputes often lead to murders, as disagreements escalate beyond mediation. Additionally, he identified domestic violence as a factor, explaining that unresolved conflicts among couples sometimes lead to tragic outcomes.
In response, Geoffrey Kyomukama, the Rukungiri District Chairperson, acknowledged the high level of murder cases in the district but noted that he is working with other authorities to address this issue.
He mentioned that he has requested the judiciary to engage with leaders from different areas within the district to raise awareness of legal frameworks in an effort to curb these incidents.
