By Our Reporter
NAMISINDWA
Mourners, gripped by grief and anguish, on the evening of Monday, 29th July, 2024 gathered in Busamo Upper village, Namisindwa Parish in Bupoto Sub County in Namisindwa district to receive the body of one Brian Musawule, said to have been gunned down by unknown assailants while he went to fetch Malewa (Kamaleya) in Mt. Elgon Park on Kenyan side.
Masawule aged 19 was killed on Friday night, in company of his colleague whose names are yet to be revealed, who managed to flee upon hearing gunshots.
The assailants, suspected to have been Kenyans, were reportedly in civilian clothes, armed and their faces covered.
These sad tales have been taking place for decades. Close to 102 people, according to records at Namisindwa district central police station have been killed in a space of three years.
According to Makeme Damascus, the Bupoto Sub-county LC3 chairperson, efforts to contain the situation have always hit a dead end.
The body was received by the crowd, who had gathered along the way from Malikisi, in the Park.
Abnel Wamukota, who was among those who went to receive the body said they found two bullet entrances on his body, which indicates he was shot twice in the chest and on the neck.
Bwayo Emma the Namisindwa Male Youth councilor called on security to ensure safety of people who go to the Park. According to Bwayo, the body shall be laid to rest on Tuesday (Today, 30th July).
