Heartless; 1 Month and 3 Week's Old Baby Strangled to Death by Step Mother, Arrested.

The Bombo Police Station is currently investigating a murder case that took place on 11.08.2023, around 11:00 am, in Kabembe Village, Makulubita Subcounty, Luwero District.

The deceased has been identified as Nakirijja Moreen, a female infant aged 1 month and 3 weeks, residing in the same area. It's alleged that one Namyalo the suspect in this case and Nakiyimba Betty mother of deceased are co-wives and married to Lule Brian. 

Reportedly on 11.08.2023 around 11:00 am, Namyalo Gift visited her mother-in-law for a brief period. During her visit, she observed her co-wife heading to get water. Namyalo Gift swiftly entered the home of her co-wife, Nakiyimba Betty, and allegedly strangled the infant to death. Subsequently, she shut the door and fled the scene. However, her escape was interrupted by Ibra, an uncle of the deceased, who raised an alarm. This alert led to the apprehension of the suspect by local residents, who then handed her over to Makulubita Police Post.

The Savannah Region Spokesman ASP Sam TwineAmazima said, "Upon receiving information from the Chairman of LC1 in Kabembe Village, the police promptly responded by re-arresting the suspect. A team from Bombo and SOC (Scene of Crime) visited the scene to document the incident. A case of murder was officially registered. The deceased's body was transported to Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem examination. Additionally, statements were collected from pertinent witnesses, and the suspect remains in custody."