Two Chinese nationals murdered in Kikoni

 Officials from the Chinese Embassy pictured entering the hotel where the crime was committed. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

Police has launched investigations into the murder of two Chinese ladies who were this morning found dead at a residence in Kikoni

Police cordoned off the hotel as forensic experts combed the crime scene. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba 

The deceased have been identified as Ren Ju, 33, a waitress at Club 7 in Kololo and Sang Weng Wa, 34, a waitress at Chinese Business Hotel in Bugolobi.

Police have established that an unidentified Chinese man hired a Cab from Chez Johnson Hotel in Nakulabye to pick Ju from Kololo on Saturday.

The house in Kikoni in which the bodies of the Chinese women were found. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

A cab driver, Fred Sembatya, has been arrested to aid Police with investigations.

Police spokesperson, Andrew Felix Kaweesi, told the media gathered at the scene that investigations have been launched into the matter.  

Inspector General of Police Gen Kale Kayihura also visited the crime scene. Photo by Eddie Ssejjoba

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