By Weswa Ronnie
BUTEBO
A horrific incident occurred in Tekwana village, Kakoro sub-county, Butebo district, on Friday, 24th January, 2025 at around 5:30 pm. A 5-year-old girl, Viola Naisubi, was brutally murdered by a mad man identified as Simon Kepere, approximately 30 years old.
According to eyewitnesses, Kapere appeared at the victim’s home carrying a brick, scaring the occupants, including 90-year-old Mudondo Ruth and 53-year-old Gimbo Christine.
He forced his way into the house, strangling Gimbo, who then managed to escape later with the help of two boys.
Kapere then attacked the deceased minor, hitting her on the back of the head with a hoe killing her on spot then also cut Mudondo and Gimbo.
According to Moses Kitiyo Mwanga, the Bukedi North region police commander, the suspect was apprehended by villagers and later rescued by the GISO, who informed the police and is being detained at Butebo central police station under case number CRB 015/2025
He says that the two injured old ladies are currently admitted at Butebo Health Centre IV for treatment
Police say this tragic incident highlights the need for continued efforts to ensure safety and security in our communities.
