The Territorial Police in Nyendo Division, Masaka East, have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Natukunda Jackline, a resident of Lukaya, and other related murder cases.
According to the Masaka East and West Police PRO SP Kasirye Twaha, the arrest follows the discovery of a human head wrapped in a white polythene bag was reportedly dumped at Kako Cell, along the Kako–Mukungwe Road in Nyendo-Mukungwe Division on September 29th 2026, following which a corresponding headless body was later recovered from Butale Cell, Kyanamukaka.
“Following thorough investigations, two suspects were arrested. They include Kamugisha Kulaishi, 38, a moneylender and resident of Kasala LC I, Nyendo-Mukungwe, who is the principal suspect, and a traditional healer from Kyotera District, who is alleged to have commissioned the procurement of human body parts” he said.
SP Kasirye noted that during investigations, the principal suspect led detectives and Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCO) through a reconstruction of the crime scene.
“He reportedly demonstrated how and where he allegedly picked up the victim from Lukaya before murdering her” he said.
Kasirye noted that the suspect further informed investigators that he had allegedly been hired by the traditional healer to procure human body parts for UGX 2,000,000, of which UGX 250,000 had been paid in advance.
“Investigations have also linked the principal suspect to two other murders reported in Nsangi, Wakiso District, and Sanga. He allegedly disclosed that, in one of the incidents, he consumed the victim’s heart. These allegations remain subject to further investigation” he said.
He noted that during a search at the principal suspect’s residence, detectives recovered a jacket, a pair of gumboots, a saucepan and assorted items suspected to be associated with ritual activities. “The recovered exhibits have been secured for forensic examination to support ongoing investigations” he said.
Kasirye revealed that both suspects remain in police custody as inquiries into the murders and their possible links to other incidents continue.
