Primary Six Pupil In Arua Killed At Girlfriend’s Home After Finding Them In Kwepicha Moment , Body Burnt And Dumped Near A Swamp
Police in Ayivu West Division, Arua City, are investigating a murder involving a 16-year-old pupil, Richard Waiswa.
Waiswa, a primary six pupil at Kova primary school, was allegedly lynched by assailants suspected to be members of his girlfriend’s family. His charred body was found dumped near a swamp after the June 3 attack at his lover’s home.
According to West Nile Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Angucia, Waiswa had sneaked out of his parents’ home on the night of June 3 to meet his lover, a pupil at the same school.
However, he was trailed and killed by the girl’s family, who suspected him of having an affair with their daughter.Angucia stated that detectives gathered information indicating that Waiswa was found having sêx with the girl before he was lynched and his body burnt.
“This information was reported to police who accordingly opened a case of murder and started investigations into the incident. A team of police officers, including the regional scene of crime officer visited the scene and properly documented it,” Ms Angucia said.
His body was recovered the following day with multiple cuts on the head. Police have opened a case of murder and are investigating the incident.
“We urge the general public to always hand over such matters to police for proper action other than taking the law into their hand. The suspected criminals shall be charged with murder and tried before the courts of law for acting unlawfully,” Ms Angucia added.
Police are still hunting for the suspects, who are currently on the run. Angucia urged the public to report such matters to police instead of taking the law into their own hands.
She emphasized that the suspected criminals will be charged with murder and tried in court for acting unlawfully.The incident highlights the need for continued efforts to promote abstinence and safe practices among adolescents in the region.
Government programs and NGOs have been campaigning for abstinence from sex, especially for school-going children, to prevent teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.