Bulalaka village, nestled within Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county of Kibuku District in eastern Uganda, is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating double homicide that has left the community in mourning. The bodies of Twaha Namwoyo, 38, and his wife, Nasim Katooko, 27, were discovered lifeless in their compound, their bodies bearing brutal wounds and surrounded by blood, sending shockwaves throughout the village.

As authorities work tirelessly to uncover the motives behind this senseless act, a relentless search for the perpetrators is underway, with fear and apprehension gripping the entire area.

Samuel Semewo, the North Bukedi Regional Police Spokesperson, expresses grave concern over the resurgence of violent attacks in the region, prompting heightened vigilance among law enforcement agencies. Initial reports indicate a prompt response from the police following a distress call from Charles Namba, a district councilor from Tirinyi Sub County, marking the beginning of a meticulous investigation.

At the crime scene, investigators meticulously collect evidence, including a blood-stained axe and two knives, crucial pieces in reconstructing the sequence of events leading to the tragic demise of the couple. Witness statements are diligently recorded, and the victims’ bodies are transferred to Mbale Regional Hospital for detailed examination by the police surgeon.

Amidst the prevailing atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, calls for enhanced security measures echo throughout the community. Residents plead for increased patrols and intensified community policing efforts to restore a sense of safety and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Peter Mwigo, a concerned resident, reflects the collective grief and sorrow permeating the village as the assailants remain at large, casting a dark cloud over the community. Samuel Musiho, Kibuku Resident District Commissioner, and chairperson of the district security committee, condemns the heinous act unequivocally, pledging to mobilize all available resources to ensure justice is served and to prevent further acts of violence from befalling the community.