Catholic Church has announced the death of Rev. Fr. Josephat Kasambula. The priest was murder by an assailant who stabbed him death.
Rev. Fr. Josephat Kasambula has been serving at Lwamata parish, Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese in Mityana district. “Fr. Kasambula was murdered in cold blood on Wednesday evening 18th August 2021 by a reportedly alleged land trespasser identified as Katumba Vincent.” the church confirmed in a statement
It is averred that Rev Fr Josephat had gone to supervise works on his land and the said suspected killer is said to have been illegally staying on the mentioned land in Lukunyu village, Mamba in Busujju county Gomba district.
“Fr Josephat on arrival asked the killer Katumba Vincent who had authorised him to access the land and the house on it but unfortunately he was stubbed in the back and died instantly.”
According to the locals, the suspect is a renowned drug addict and is believed to have been using the drugs minutes before Fr Josephat got to his house. He is also said to have killed another person some years back.
“We are in a deep shock having found out Reverend murdered by this drug addict. He is the same boy who killed a a person seven years ago,” Nakawuka, a resident narrated.
The deceased’s body was taken to the yet to be known health unit pending postmortem as the search and investigation into the matter are ongoing.
