By Weswa Ronnie
BUSIA
Police in Bukedi South Region have arrested a suspect in connection with the kidnap and murder of a three-year-old girl.
The case was registered at Busia under BSA 955/2026, to the prejudice of Nabwire Everlyn, a 3-year-old female juvenile.
Johnson Moses Mugwe, the Bukedi south Region police spokesperson, says in reference to an earlier press statement dated 25/09/2026, the suspect, Bwire Edrine, was arrested on Thursday, 1st October, 2026 in the early hours from Namaji Village, Namayuge Parish, Buswale Sub-county in Namayingo District.
He says the suspect was interviewed and confessed to the act. His charge and caution statement has been recorded and he has been examined on Police Form 24.
Mugwe adds that a team of police officers including the Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) headed by the DPC Busia, SP Nyangoma Grace, has been booked to the scene for reconstruction at Busitema.
Police have thanked all stakeholders who played a role in the successful arrest and called for calm among the public as they work towards ensuring justice prevails.
