Police in Mukono have arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of Seeta high school teacher.
Ivan Oloya, 30, a teacher at Mbalala campus and was killed on Saturday at about 1:30 am in Bajjo Cell, Nyenje Ward, Goma Division according to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango.
The suspects arrested include Paul Kasumba, 21, a casual worker, Simon Mabale, 23, a casual worker, Tom Kibuuka, 38, a mechanic, Simon Lukodda, 18, a casual worker and Charles Kandoole Dani, 16, a casual worker all residents of Kiguunga.
According to Onyango, Oloya left his workplace for his home in Bajjo when he was attacked and killed near the gate of Code high school, where his wife, Aber Mercy, works as a teacher.
“The police introduced canine units to the scene, leading to the arrest of the suspects. The body has been taken to Mulago for a postmortem examination, and investigations are ongoing,” Onyango said.
One of the staff from Code high school told URN that Oloya’s body was found along the road about 50 meters from their gate. Aisha Namita, a resident, says that the deceased was hit on the forehead and the suspects went away with his laptop. The area councillor William Kabali appealed to security organs to increase the manpower in their area, and also maintain foot patrol.
