Luke Owoyesigyire, said the incident occurred around 4 am when a man named Shaban Musisi attempted to rape a house help named Scovia Abed.
The police in Nsangi are investigating a double murder and attempted suicide that took place on Friday at Kasenge, Kikajjo, Nakilama in Kyengera Town Council in Wakiso District involving a man identified as Shaban Musisi.
In a statement dated 14th May 2021, Luke Owoyesigyire the Deputy police spokesperson said the incident happened at around 4 am when a man identified as Shaban Musisi attempted to rape his house help identified as Scovia Abed.
Owoyesigyire noted that out of fear, Abed made an alarm which attracted, Ruth Nakazi, the suspect’s wife. He said Musisi out of anger pulled out a hammer and hit his wife leaving him dead.
“It is alleged that today at around 4 am Shaban Musisi attempted to rape his house help , Scovia Abed, 15 years old. Scovia made an alarm that attracted, Ruth Nakazi, 40, the suspect’s wife,” Owoyesigire said.
“The suspect out of anger held a hammer and hit the wife several times until she died and later turning it to Scovia. Scovia also succumbed to the injuries.”
In addition, he said after the immediate murder, Musisi ran to a nearby bush but was arrested by the community members.
Owoyesigyire indicated that the suspect had, however, taken poison before his arrest which has since left him in a critical condition.
He revealed that a bottle containing suspected poison was recovered in his house and subsequently forwarded to Government Analytical Laboratory for analysis.
“After the incident, the suspect fled to the nearby bush, but he was later arrested by the community members,” Owoyesigire added.
“It is suspected that he had taken poison before he was arrested which has affected his health. He currently in a critical condition. The hammer used has recovered and taken as an exhibit.”
The police spokesperson, however, said the two bodies have been conveyed to Kampala Capital City Authority mortuary at Mulago for a postmortem. He said the suspect is under police guard as he undertakes full recovery.
“The suspect is currently admitted at Mulago Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for suspected poisoning. However, police have been deployed on the bedside to guard. Investigations into the whole matter are still on and updates will be availed soon.”
