In a statement to police at Wantoni Police Station, Ochedde allegedly admitted to assaulting Nakyeyune, leading to her death. He is further accused of mutilating the body, dumping it, and fleeing the scene.
Police in Mukono district are holding a 30-year-old man suspected of murdering his former girlfriend when he acted under intense and uncontrollable anger leading to mutilating her body by cutting out her tongue before dumping it.
The suspect, identified as Charles Ochedde, a resident of Katosi landing site in Katosi Town Council, Mukono District, was apprehended following a tip-off from a friend who reportedly spotted him in the area. He is accused of killing his former girlfriend, Rachael Nakyeyune (32), in October 2024 at Gulama in Buikwe District.
According to police, Ochedde and Nakyeyune had been in a relationship that later turned sour. On the day of the incident, a disagreement reportedly escalated after Nakyeyune declined to publicly introduce Ochedde as her love partner—an act he allegedly said angered him.
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In a statement to police at Wantoni Police Station, Ochedde allegedly admitted to assaulting Nakyeyune, leading to her death. He is further accused of mutilating the body, dumping it, and fleeing the scene. The body was later recovered and taken to Kawolo Hospital, for postmortem examination.
The arrest followed a tip-off from Bogere Musa, the deceased’s former husband, who reportedly spotted Ochedde in Wantoni and immediately alerted police. A swift operation led by the area Officer in Charge, Ngobi Dickson, resulted in the suspect’s capture. Residents who witnessed the arrest said they heard gunshots as officers swung into action.
Ochedde was initially detained at Wantoni Police Station before being transferred to Mukono Central Police Station for further questioning and processing.
Speaking to journalists after the arrest, Ssenyonjo David, the father of the deceased, expressed relief after two years of searching for the suspect.
“We have been waiting for this day. After he killed our daughter and fled, the case has been under investigation. Today, our hearts are at peace. We thank the police for the work they have done,” he said.
Bogere Musa described the killing as stemming from a troubled relationship. He also alleged that while in hiding, Ochedde had been sending him threatening messages.
“I thank the police for their swift action. I now urge the courts of law to ensure that justice is fully served,” Musa added.
Nanteza Gift, the daughter of the late Nakyeyune, emotionally recounted the events surrounding her mother’s death and appealed to the court to deliver justice for her family.
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Residents in the area praised police for their prompt response, with some thanking officers for helping restore a sense of security in the community.
Police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that Ochedde will be arraigned in court to face murder charges.
Authorities have also urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals or information that could help in solving similar crimes.