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John Baptist Bukombi, the LC1 Chairperson of Katonzi Cell, told URN on Thursday that local leaders had been tracking the suspect for some time. The suspect is currently on the run.

Sylvia Nyakaisiki left her home at around 4:00 PM Tuesday, telling her parents she was stepping out briefly, but she did not return.

The Monday evening accident involved a motorcycle registration number UFX 869D and a Mitsubishi Fuso lorry registration number UBL 145N.

The Chairperson local council one Saluti B in Kasese Municipality, Janet Mbambu has identified the victims as Catherine Kabugho aged 10-years and Caroline Mbambu aged 8 years.

Police preliminary findings indicate that the lorry driver failed to negotiate a sharp corner in the hilly area before ramming into the motorcycle.

The Rwenzori East, acting Police spokesperson, SP. Mbusa Luke attributes the accident to reckless and over speeding on the road.

The acting Rwenzori East Region Police Spokesperson SP. Luke Mbusa has identified the deceased as Kisanjya Zephanus and the suspect as Kisanjya Phenehas.

Jackson Muhindo Kasulenge was convicted on his plea of guilty over the murder of two people in Kamughobe one village in Kisinga Sub County in Kasese district.

Jimmy Banganira, an eye witness said the truck first knocked a cyclist before its driver lost control and rammed into another in-coming motorcycle that was carrying three people, killing them on the spot.

The NDA Public Relations Manager, Abiaz Rwamwiri says two suspects found in the illicit possession have also been arrested.

SP Nelson Tumushiime, the Rwenzori East Regional Police Spokesperson says Bernard Chance, was arrested on Thursday together with his two local guards (bouncers) as he attempted to knock down one of his employees at the Lounge.

The suspects have been identified as Bright Prosper, resident of Rubirizi district, Joseph Byamukama of 26 and Bogere Muzidalufa of 21both residents of Kasenyi.

Speaking to URN in Kasese, the District Resident Commissioner, Lt. Joe Walusimbi, emphasized that they are actively mobilizing the community to be vigilant and to report any individuals they suspect of criminal activity or collaboration with criminals.

The Monday accident involved a motor vehicle with registration number UAM 051/Q, a blue Toyota Hilux Double Cabin.

The Deputy Resident District Commissioner-DRDC in-Charge of Bukonzo County, Lt. Maate Magwara said they have opted to close the market following terror alerts targeting the facility.

Captain Julius Ankunda, the head of the Fisheries Protection Unit on L. George and Kazinga channel, said the illegal fishing gear was collected over one month during different operations on the lake.

Gideon Turyamureba, the Nyakasanga LC1 chairperson of local council one, said a group of thugs have lately been terrorising the area.

The accident occurred on Friday near Kasese Cobalt Company Limited along the Kasese-Mbarara highway.

In a statement, King Mumbere expressed his hope for a memorable homecoming and called for peace among his subjects during this significant occasion.

The suspect, RA 214728 Jimmy Masereka from the armored brigade, along with Michael Mulimira, both residents of Kisagazi in Kasese municipality, reportedly attacked and assaulted Mubalya with a sharp object while on duty.