New Vision scribe murdered
New Vision journalist Thomas Pere has been murdered in unclear circumstances.
By Vision Reporter
New Vision writer Thomas Pere has been murdered in unclear circumstances.
The writer, who left the New Vision offices late for his home in Kawuku along Kampala-Entebbe road, was single. He was found dead in Masajja with several injuries and the body has been taken to Mulago hospital for a postmortem.
A statement to all staff of Vision Group Monday morning said: " It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Pere; The New Vision Editorial Writer who was murdered yesterday at Masajja. Burial arrangements will be communicated. Our heart felt condolences to friends and family. May his soul rest in eternal peace."
Preliminary reports from Katwe Police Station
"Thomas Pere (R.I.P), had injuries all over his body, however, there were no signs of struggle at the scene of crime which led the police to conclude that the crime was committed elsewhere and the body dumped in the trench. The body was taken to Mulago hospital for a postmortem."
The police recovered his ’ ID, New Vision access card, ATM cards, Wallet and phones. The body is still at Mulago for a postmortem
"Thomas lived in Kawuku along Kampala-Entebbe road . He lived alone, had no wife or children."