Police fire to disperse angry mourners after 2 pupils’ poisoning

10 August 2024, 7:47 pm

By Kyamanduma Patrick

It was a matter of survival of the fastest as police fired into the air to disperse a group of angry mourners in Saluti B cell, Kasese, who intended to attack Ms Annette Murungi, the mother of two deceased minors reportedly poisoned by their stepfather in Kasese municipality on Thursday night.

The requiem service, led by catechist Henry Kule from St. Maria Goreti Roman Catholic Church, for the two angels could not continue due to the intended attack led by women.

According to reports, Mr. Kasereka Pimako, the LC III for Nyamwamba division, asked the police to investigate and update the community. The mourners were reportedly angered by statements from Ms Murungi, the mother of the late Caroline Mbambu (8) and the late Catherine Kabugho (10), claiming that Mr. Hajji Abdul Kasita, a herbalist and suspect whom she referred to as her sweetheart, could not have killed her children.

In his address later, the Police Liaison Officer for Rwenzori east region, SP Luke Mbusa, reassured mourners that the prime suspect, Dr. Abdul Kasita, along with Ms Jenifer Ithungu, the maid, had been transferred to Fort Portal as a measure to protect sources and prevent any interference with the investigation, which he said the police were handling impartially.

The Member of Parliament for Kasese municipality, Hon. Ferigo Kambale, had earlier announced that he and all political leaders from his constituency would camp at the police station tomorrow to jointly seek an update on the matter.

In his address at Saluti B cell before the burial in Kiruli village, Maliba subcounty, the Kasese municipal Mayor, His Worship Chance Kahindo, called for flexibility in parenting, particularly among separated parents. May the souls of the deceased rest in peace.