Police in Kampala have arrested Kassanda South MP, Kabuye Frank Ssekidde Allan, in connection with the murder of a university student following a scuffle during Makerere Guild Elections.
Bewatte Betungura 27, a student of law at Uganda Christian University Kampala Campus and resident of Kikoni Zone B, Makerere 3 Parish Kawempe Division in Kampala, was murdered yesterday July 14, at around 7pm during the last Guild Presidential open campaigns at Rugby Grounds Makerere University.
According to KMP Deputy Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, it is alleged that during the campaigns, a scuffle ensued between two political party supporters that resulted in the stabbing of the deceased by students who were allegedly led by Hon. Kabuye Frank, among others.
He says that police were informed and upon reaching the scene, they found blood stains believed to be for the deceased inside Nsibirwa Hall where he hid after the scuffle that led to his stabbing.
Meanwhile, it is also alleged that the fight was between the NUP and FDC political factions.
Owoyesigyire says the NUP team led by Kabuye Frank turned violent after a disagreement, leading to the stabbing.
Batungura succumbed to the stab wound on Thursday evening at Makerere hospital.
The body of the deceased was conveyed to city mortuary Mulago for post-mortem.
Police have cordoned off the area, and statements are still being recorded.
CCTV footages will also be retrieved to aid in the ongoing investigations, according to Owoyesigyire.
“We have arrested three people whom we believe were part of the chaos. These are; Hon. Kabuye Frank who is detained at CPS Kampala, Ssekidde Allan currently detained at Wandegeya police station and Kabuurwa Muzafaru who is detained at old Kampala police station,” Owoyesigyire noted.
He says efforts are underway to have other suspects traced.