Bulalaka village, nestled within Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county of Kibuku District in eastern Uganda, is grappling with the aftermath of a chilling double homicide. Twaha Namwoyo, 38, and his wife, Nasim Katooko, 27, were tragically found dead in their compound, their bodies bearing harrowing wounds and surrounded by pools of blood, plunging the local community into shock and disbelief.

As authorities strive to make sense of this senseless tragedy, an urgent manhunt is underway to apprehend the perpetrators, who currently elude capture and continue to instill fear among residents.

Samuel Semewo, the North Bukedi Regional Police Spokesperson, voices deep concern over the resurgence of violent attacks in the region, prompting heightened vigilance among law enforcement agencies. Initial reports indicate that the police swiftly responded to the distress call from Charles Namba, a district councilor from Tirinyi Sub County, signaling the commencement of a thorough investigation.

At the crime scene, investigators meticulously collect evidence, including a blood-stained axe and two knives, crucial pieces in unraveling the sequence of events leading to the couple’s tragic demise. Witness statements are meticulously recorded, and the victims’ bodies are transferred to Mbale Regional Hospital for detailed examination by the police surgeon.

Amid the prevailing atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, calls for enhanced security measures resonate throughout the community. Residents plead for increased patrols and strengthened community policing efforts to restore a sense of safety and apprehend the perpetrators responsible for this heinous act.

Peter Mwigo, a concerned resident, reflects the prevailing anxiety gripping the village as the perpetrators remain at large, casting a pall of uncertainty over the community. Samuel Musiho, Kibuku Resident District Commissioner and chairperson of the district security committee, condemns the appalling act in the strongest terms, vowing to mobilize all available resources to ensure justice is served and to prevent further acts of violence from befalling the community.