By Bukenya George
The Katwe Police are currently investigating a case of sudden death that occurred today, 4th October 2024, at around 11:00 AM and that of murder which resulted from domestic violence.
The congregants of Crusader Church, located in Masajja A cell, Masajja Division, Ssabagabo Municipality in Wakiso District were sudden by the un timely death of their fellow worshiper who the found lying dead just after an overnight service on Thursday.
The deceased was identified as Cyrus Sengiyunva, 49 a business man and resident of Jaana Village, Bubeke Sub-County, Kalangala District. He attended overnight prayers at Crusader Church but was found unresponsive morning Thursday 4th October 2024 as congregants prepared to leave. His friends promptly informed church management, who contacted the police.
Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Spokesperson Luke Oweyesigyire told this news website that, upon arrival at the scene, police from Katwe Police Station conducted a thorough examination before transferring the body to Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem. Statements from eyewitnesses have been recorded to aid the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, in another incident also under investigation by Katwe Police, the Defense Secretary of Kanyanya Zone, Ndejje Parish, reported a case of murder involving one Maganda Saadi, a resident of the same area. Maganda confessed to the Defense Secretary that he had killed his wife, identified as Aliba Faridah, 20 years old, following a domestic altercation.
It is alleged that during the fight, Maganda stabbed Aliba in the neck, resulting in her instant death. Following the act, he reported himself to local authorities. The police responded swiftly, securing the crime scene and recovering critical evidence, including a blood-stained knife and a stone. These items have been taken as exhibits to support the ongoing investigation. The body of the deceased has been taken to Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem, and police are working to establish the motive behind this tragic incident. More updates will be provided police is done with the investigations.