Sorrow As Watchman Kills School Director's Son After Falling Out With His Father

• A 26-year-old man in Mpigi, Uganda, reportedly killed Rashad Ssekamatte, 10, and locked the body inside his security room before fleeing
• The victim was identified as the son of Buwungu UMEA Primary School proprietor, Umar Ssekamatte
• Katonga Regional Police spokesperson Majid Karim said the suspect was arrested by police detectives from his hideout in Soroti District

Dennis Lubanga, a Kenyan journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than 10 years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

Uganda - A family in Mpigi District, Eastern Uganda, has been thrown into mourning after a watchman allegedly killed a school director's son after falling out with his father.

Daily Monitor reported that the suspect had already been arrested.

The suspect, 26, has been on the run since November 19, when he reportedly killed Rashad Ssekamatte, 10, and locked the body inside his security room before fleeing.

The victim was identified as the son of Buwungu UMEA Primary School proprietor, Umar Ssekamatte.

What police in Katonga said

Confirming the incident, Katonga Regional Police spokesperson Majid Karim said the suspect was arrested by police detectives from his hideout in Soroti District and taken to the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI).

"Police with the help of other security agencies and the minor's parents managed to track the suspect. He has safely ben returned to Mpigi District where he will be arraigned when investigations are completed," said Karim.

In another related story, TUKO.co.ke reported that police in Nakuru county launched investigations after an officer shot one person dead in a nightclub.

Why Nicholas Musau killed a Nakuru barmaid

Citizen Digital reported that the officer identified as Nicholas Musau, based at Nakuru Central Police Station, shot dead a barmaid at Vega Club at 2am on Wednesday, December 12.

During the fracas, three other people were injured and are currently receiving treatment at Nakuru Level 5 Hospital.

According to the police report, Musau picked up a quarrel with the barmaid, who had demanded that he clear a bill of KSh 16,000 for the drinks he had taken.

Following the argument, the suspect opened fire, fatally injuring the barmaid, identified as Ann Maina, and leaving three others with bullet wounds before fleeing.

Police said the four victims comprised two men and two women.

The officer was later arrested and locked up at Kaptembwa Police Station. A pistol with two rounds of ammunition and six spent cartridges were recovered.