He described the suspect as one of the most dangerous serial killers in Uganda’s history and alleged that he killed and ate his victims over a period of 15 years.
Uganda’s security agencies are facing calls to clarify allegations by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba that a man identified as Mujurizi Moses has been arrested over the alleged killing of 38 people in different parts of the country.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Muhoozi claimed that the suspect was responsible for the deaths between 2010 and 2025 in Masaka, Ibanda and Kazo districts.
He described the suspect as one of the most dangerous serial killers in Uganda’s history and alleged that he killed and ate his victims over a period of 15 years.
Muhoozi presented the reported arrest as a major achievement for security agencies and warned individuals involved in violent crimes that they would be pursued.
“Security agencies are coming for those involved in killings and other violent crimes,” his message indicated.
However, the claims, including the reported death toll and the circumstances surrounding the alleged killings, have not been independently verified. Details about the arrest, the evidence recovered and the formal status of the case remain unclear from the social media announcement.
The allegations, if substantiated, could have significant implications for investigations into unresolved deaths and missing-person cases in the three districts.
Investigators would need to establish the identities of the alleged victims, determine the circumstances of their deaths and examine whether the suspect can be linked to each incident.
Such may involve forensic examinations, witness statements, missing-person reports and other evidence to establish whether the cases are connected.
Muhoozi also stated that the suspect would be tried in public and expressed support for his execution, remarks that have drawn attention to the legal process that must be followed in serious criminal cases.
Under the law, a suspect is entitled to a fair trial, and guilt must be established through evidence presented before a competent court. Any punishment must follow the applicable legal procedures rather than a public declaration.
The reported arrest is likely to increase pressure on police and other responsible authorities to provide an official account of the case, including when and where the suspect was arrested, the evidence linking him to the alleged crimes and whether charges have been filed.
For families whose relatives may have disappeared or died under suspicious circumstances, the claims could renew hopes of obtaining answers. However, investigators must establish the facts before any conclusions are drawn about the suspect’s alleged involvement.
The case also highlights the importance of reporting suspicious disappearances and other serious incidents to law enforcement authorities while avoiding the circulation of unverified information that could prejudice investigations or harm innocent people.
As more information is awaited, the key questions remain whether the reported arrest has been formally confirmed, what evidence supports the alleged link to 38 deaths and whether prosecutors intend to bring charges against the suspect.
Until the allegations are tested through the judicial process, Mujurizi remains presumed innocent. Any determination of guilt and punishment must be based on evidence and the law.
