A Police Officer told URN on condition of anonymity because he isn’t authorised to speak to the media that the soldier managed to arrest one of the thugs after firing two warning shots.
In his statement to police, Ambrose Lalim, one of the suspects claims that the five engaged the deceased in a bitter quarrel, which ensued in a fight. They reportedly ganged up Okot and clobbered her with clubs to death.
Erasmas Sanyu, the Chahi Sub County LC III Chairperson, says Buhahano killed Chimpaye because of a land dispute. According to Sanyu, the couple started feuding last year when Buhahano tried to sell the family land.
The car registration number UAZ 523F was seized within Iganga town where Naigaga had gone to attend an event, last evening, following a report filed by one Tabitha Minsa, indicating that the same vehicle was used to rob her early this year.