Uganda police arrest three suspects for farmer's death

The Police in Gomba District, Uganda are currently looking into the murder of a farmer that took place on the same day.

The 40-year-old farmer, Joseph Mugera, who is a resident of Kirungu Village in Kyegonza Sub County, was killed by three suspected thieves while trying to rob him, the police reported.

"They were four, but one managed to run away. They found Mugera in a certain bar too drunk to go home and offered to help him in the disguise of stealing his money since they knew he had just sold his produce. When they reached where nobody was seeing them, they allegedly strangled him to death and took off with the money," a friend to the deceased, who preferred anonymity, told this reporter.

The three suspects, according to reports, have confessed to the killings during police investigations.

Katonga Regional Police Spokesperson, Mr Joseph Tulya, said they are investigating the case and have the three suspects in custody.

He added that they will be taken to court for prosecution as soon as investigations are complete.