20-year-old man held over killing step-father
Jan 01, 2010
THE Police in Lukowe village, Luweero district are holding a 20-year-old man for killing his stepfather. Peter Musisi, had gone to harvest coffee from his stepfather’s garden in the morning on Christmas Day.
By Umaru Kashaka
and Taddeo Bwambale
THE Police in Lukowe village, Luweero district are holding a 20-year-old man for killing his stepfather. Peter Musisi, had gone to harvest coffee from his stepfather’s garden in the morning on Christmas Day.
He picked up a quarrel with his stepfather, Emmanuel Mibulo, over what he would do with the money he got from selling the coffee.
Musisi allegedly hit Mibulo on the head with a big stick, killing him instantly.
Kampala Central Police spokesperson Lameck Kigozi said Musisi would be taken to court on murder charges.
In a separate incident, Serunkuma Peter, a resident of Kaswa A in Kamengo sub-county, Mpigi district, committed suicide at his home.
Serunkuma is said to have set himself ablaze on Boxing Day after complaining to his neighbours that he was tired of living as a cripple.
He had lost both his legs in an accident six months earlier.
Serunkuma also complained of a strained relationship with his wife after the accident.
and Taddeo Bwambale
THE Police in Lukowe village, Luweero district are holding a 20-year-old man for killing his stepfather. Peter Musisi, had gone to harvest coffee from his stepfather’s garden in the morning on Christmas Day.
He picked up a quarrel with his stepfather, Emmanuel Mibulo, over what he would do with the money he got from selling the coffee.
Musisi allegedly hit Mibulo on the head with a big stick, killing him instantly.
Kampala Central Police spokesperson Lameck Kigozi said Musisi would be taken to court on murder charges.
In a separate incident, Serunkuma Peter, a resident of Kaswa A in Kamengo sub-county, Mpigi district, committed suicide at his home.
Serunkuma is said to have set himself ablaze on Boxing Day after complaining to his neighbours that he was tired of living as a cripple.
He had lost both his legs in an accident six months earlier.
Serunkuma also complained of a strained relationship with his wife after the accident.