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Police in the Namutumba District of Uganda have apprehended 25-year-old Halidi Zibwa following the gruesome murder of his three-year-old stepbrother. The suspect was taken into custody on the morning of October 16, 2026, in Bugali Village, where the fatal incident is reported to have occurred. Authorities were alerted to the scene shortly after the discovery of the child's body, which had been decapitated.
The arrest has left the local community in Bugali Village in a state of shock as investigators attempt to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy. While the identity of the young victim has been confirmed as the suspect's stepbrother, the specific circumstances that led to such a violent confrontation remain under intense scrutiny. Zibwa is currently being held at a regional police facility while officers collect forensic evidence and statements from potential witnesses within the household.
As of now, the motive behind the beheading remains unknown. Police officials have indicated that their primary focus is on establishing a clear timeline and determining if there were any prior domestic disputes that could have triggered the attack. Family members are expected to be questioned as part of the broader inquiry into the suspect's background and mental state at the time of the incident.
The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to face formal charges once the preliminary investigation is concluded. Local authorities have urged residents to cooperate with the ongoing probe and have assured the public that justice will be pursued in what they describe as a deeply distressing case of domestic homicide. The case is expected to be processed through the Namutumba district court system in the coming days.