Story by Ivan Mugisha
Police in Kitagwenda District have launched an investigation into the arson attack on the home of Levi Amarakutunga, the district councillor representing persons with disabilities (PWDs).
The house, located in Kanyara village, Kikondo Ward, Kabujogera Town Council, was discovered in flames on Thursday, just a day after Amarakutunga and three others were remanded over allegations of kidnapping, murdering, and sacrificing a four-year-old girl, Trinah Ainomugisha.
The fire was noticed by local leaders and passersby. Mary Mugizi, the female councillor for Kikondo Ward, was alerted about the blaze by the Officer in Charge at Kabujogera Police Post.
Kitagwenda District Police Commander, SP Bashir Bakulumpagi, condemned the act of mob justice, emphasizing that an investigation is ongoing.
Amarakutunga and his co-accused, Radius Tumusiime (30), Deus Kakuru (28), and Nicholus Asingura (18), appeared before the Kamwenge Grade One Magistrate on Wednesday, where they were charged with kidnap, murder, and human sacrifice.
The suspects were subsequently remanded to Katojo government prison in Kabarole District. Their case is scheduled for April 14, 2025, at the High Court.
Authorities have called on the community to respect the legal process and refrain from any retaliatory actions.
