By THE OBSERVER UG
The three suspects implicated in the alleged murder of Dr. Jino Abiriga, the former acting Masindi district health officer, have been further remanded to Hoima prison. The remanded individuals include Abiriga’s 31-year-old widow, Betty Cherotich, Joshua Namureng (a builder from Tarobya village in Bukwo district), and Martin Kipsang (a 31-year-old carpenter from Roruk village in Bukwo district).
Appearing before Masindi grade one magistrate Selsa Biwaga on Tuesday, the suspects were remanded until February 13. State prosecutor Munanura Arinaitwe Aganyira informed the court that investigations into the matter are still ongoing and requested more time to conclude them. He asked for an adjournment.
Initially slated for remand at Masindi prison, the suspects opted for Hoima prison citing security concerns. The suspects, along with others still at large, are believed to have conspired, coordinated, and executed the murder of Abiriga on January 7.
Abiriga sustained severe wounds to the neck, head, both hands, and back. Passersby discovered his body near his gate in Kijura North cell, Masindi. Cherotich was arrested in Masindi, while Namureng and Kipsang were apprehended in Bukwo district.
During a court appearance on January 16, Cherotich reportedly confessed to hiring hitmen for Shs 2.5 million to murder her husband, citing his repeated comparisons of her to other women.
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