Police in Bugiri say two suspects have confessed to the kidnap and murder of District Inspector of Schools, David Tenywa Kazungu.
Tenywa’s body was found in a pit latrine on May 30, two days after he went missing from his farm in Nanderema Village, Bugiri District.
The deceased was a brother of Dr Waiswa Kazungu of Mulago hospital and Makerere University; and Ms Justine Kazungu of State House.
Following the murder, detectives raided Bukoyo Village, Bulamagi Subcounty in Iganga District, and interrogated a sister to two shamba boys who were working on the deceased’s farm.
Ms Diana Nandaula, the Busoga East Police spokesperson, said detectives have made a breakthrough in their investigations after two suspects on Wednesday confessed to their involvement in the crime.
Ms Nandaula said the Two suspects, both shamba boys, said the deceased owed them Shs900,000 for work done on his farm, which was taking long to be paid.
The duo are currently detained at Bugiri Police Station and their file has been submitted to the Resident State Attorney for perusal and legal advice.
