Eight suspected killers of Tegu released

Police officers near St Augustine chapel whose CCTV camera capture the crime scene

Eight residents of Makerere University who were arrested in connection with the death of Emmanuel Tegu, who was a student at the university have been released on police bond.

Tegu, who was a third-year Veterinary student died on July 4, after being battered on June 27 by a mob at the university.

On Wednesday, police obtained a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage that captured the crime scene.

Police Spokesperson, Mr Fred Enanga said that the CCTV video showed the prime suspects in Tegu’s murder.

Four out of the 13 suspects were charged on Thursday at Law Development Centre court.

They include; Charles Oyugu, Balam Nyeko; an security guard attached to SGA Security company, Johnson Kakuru; and Moses Sekitoleko.

Some of the people who have been set free include; Reagan Ogwang, Sharon Ogwang and  Raymond Olwawu.

Others are; Bashir Kamugo, Nicholas Omase, among others.

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Police received a call from the area councillor about an incident of mob action and reported it as a case of mob action of a suspected thief