Police in the greater Bushenyi region have arrested seven suspects in connection with the murder of businessman Asimwe Abias, aged 57. The suspects include the prime suspect, identified as Aikiriza Clinton, who was also a tenant of the deceased. Kituuma Rusoke the Uganda Police Spokesman confirmed the breakthrough: “Through coordinated operations, we have successfully traced […]
Police in the greater Bushenyi region have arrested seven suspects in connection with the murder of businessman Asimwe Abias, aged 57.
The suspects include the prime suspect, identified as Aikiriza Clinton, who was also a tenant of the deceased.
Kituuma Rusoke the Uganda Police Spokesman confirmed the breakthrough:
“Through coordinated operations, we have successfully traced and apprehended seven suspects believed to be connected to this heinous crime,” he said.
He says the victim went missing before investigations led officers to bloodstains at a bar and lodge linked to the suspects.
Rusoke explained: “Community vigilance led to the sighting of suspected bloodstains, which enabled a quick and targeted response,” he said.
Police later discovered the body in a disturbing state.
“We recovered the burnt and dismembered body of the deceased hidden in the ceiling of a room,” Rusoke revealed.
He adds that investigators also recovered exhibits including a suspected murder knife and a jerrycan containing a liquid believed to be petrol.
“We recovered key exhibits including a killer knife and a jerrycan suspected to contain petrol,” he added.
Police say investigations are ongoing.
Asiimwe was last seen alive on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Kashenyi Trading Centre, where he reportedly informed acquaintances that he was heading to a nearby lodge.
