Bukomansimbi villages on edge over mysterious bloodstains

Residents of five villages in Kitanda subcounty, Bukomansimbi, are gripped by fear and uncertainty following a series of mysterious bloodshed incidents on local roads.

The villages of Lwamalenge, Sseeta, Mitetteero, Kyanika, and Kayanja have become the focal point of a disturbing situation that has left the community on edge.

For nearly a month, locals have been alarmed to find fresh blood stains on their roads each morning.

This unsettling occurrence, first reported in Lwamalenge, has since spread to neighboring villages, heightening fears and suspicions among residents.

Compounding the anxiety are the recent disappearances of several children and unexplained deaths of local residents.

In response to the escalating fear, the Kayanja village held an emergency meeting to address the bloodshed and missing children.

The meeting, overseen by Bukomansimbi’s top security officials and led by Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nfashengabo, was attended by nearly all community members.

Many voiced their concerns and suspicions during the session.

Village elders, including Mzee Ndereya and Ssentongo, voiced their apprehensions about the missing children and the potential link to the mysterious bloodshed.

They questioned whether the blood was part of a sinister ritual connected to the abductions and deaths in their community.

"We are living in fear. Our children are missing, and we wake up to find blood on our roads. We need answers, and we need them now," Ndereya said.

"The community is deeply shaken. We don’t know if this bloodshed is connected to the disappearances, but we cannot rule out any possibility."

Tensions escalated during the meeting as some residents accused two local individuals, Betty Nalumansi and Charles Tebandeke, of involvement in the incidents.

The accusations, driven by suspicions, were strongly denied by both Nalumansi and Tebandeke.

RDC Nfashengabo instructed the accused and other suspected individuals to report to the police station and provide official statements.

"These accusations are baseless. I am willing to cooperate fully with the authorities to clear my name," Nalumansi said. Tebandeke added,

"I have nothing to hide. I don’t know why anyone would accuse me of such terrible things. I am innocent and ready to provide any information needed."

Amidst the accusations, some residents criticized village leaders for failing to monitor new settlers in the area, suggesting that the influx of unfamiliar faces might be linked to the recent troubles.

RDC Nfashengabo reassured the villagers that a thorough investigation would be conducted and that those responsible would be held accountable.

He urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security forces as they work to uncover the truth behind these troubling events.

"The situation in Kitanda district is deeply troubling. We will leave no stone unturned in investigating these incidents. The safety of our residents, especially our children, is our top priority," Nfashengabo said.