NEWS EDITOR
GEORGE William Kamya, 17 years old, has been stabbed to death by Gilbert Muhumuza a fruit seller in Bweyogerere today Friday afternoon after the deceased mistakenly knocked over a fruit cart belonging to the killer!
According to the statement released by Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) deputy Spokesman Luke Owoyesigire, the incident happened at around 1pm at Africa Oil Petrol Station Bweyogere, Kira Municipality in Wakiso District.
Owoyesigire has revealed that Bweyogere Police Station has already started investigations into this broad day murder.Kamya has been a resident of Ntebetebe, Bweyogerere in Wakiso District.
“It is alleged that the deceased while moving about with a friend only identified as Bashir around Africa Oil for their daily business of siphoning fuel, mistakenly knocked over a fruit cart belonging to Gilbert Muhumuza.” Said Owoyesigire.
This angered Muhumuza triggering a heated verbal exchange.
Police says, “The owner of the cart pulled out a sharp knife he was using to prepare his fruit for customers and stabbed Kamya in the neck. Kamya died instantly.”
Police was later informed of the incident and a team from Bweyogerere Police visited the scene of crime.
Statements from available witnesses have been recorded and the suspect has been arrested.
He is currently detained at Bweyogerere Police Station on murder charges.
“We want to urge the public to always resolve there issues amicably without injuring or killing their colleagues.” Advised Police PRO.
