DPP sanctions charges against computer scientist murder suspects
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mike Chibita
What you need to know:
- Five suspects were on September 11 arrested and questioned.
- Police used one of the deceased's phone to trace the suspects.
- They will be arraigned in court and chraged with murder and aggravated robbery.
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mike Chibita has sanctioned murder and aggravated robbery charges against two out of five suspects held over the death of a computer science expert and his son.
Emma Kanywamusayi, 51 and his son, Henry Kanywamusayi, 23 were early this month found dead in their house in Lweza B zone, Kajjansi town council, along Entebbe Road in Wakiso District in what authorities suspect was a case of break-in robbery.
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The duo was reportedly hacked by thugs who broke into their house at about 2am
Mr Owoyesigyire on Wednesday told journalists that investigations had zeroed on two suspects arrested on September 11. The killers varnished with house hold items among others TV screens, laptops and phones stolen.
“The suspected killers dropped [Emma] Kanywamusayi’s phone and it was picked by a girl who handed it over to a mobile money agent. The agent took it to the area chairman who also took it to the police station. We have recorded statements from whoever touched the phone,” Mr Owoyesigyire said.
Police said the suspects are likely to be arraigned in court before this week ends. The suspects were traced by police sniffer dogs that stopped at their house which was about a kilometre away from the crime scene.
