crime 20 February 2026 Howwe Entertainment
41-Year-Old Man Arrested in Gulu for Murdering Wakiso Student
Ugandan security forces have detained 41-year-old Musasizi Herbert in Gulu District over the brutal killing of 18-year-old student Bukenya Martin in Wakiso. The incident occurred after the teen was discovered at the suspect's home with his 14-year-old daughter. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/national/42507/suspect-arrested-over-murder-of-student-in-wakiso
Security authorities in Uganda have apprehended a 41-year-old man linked to the death of an 18-year-old secondary school student in Wakiso District.
Musasizi Herbert was arrested in Gulu District following the incident on February 14, 2026, around 8:00 PM in Mabanda Cell, Gombe Division.
The victim, Bukenya Martin, was a student at Hillside Secondary School Matugga and lived in Kirinyabigo, Kawanda, Nabweru Division.
Reports indicate that Martin was beaten to death after being found at the suspect’s residence in Nansana Municipality with Herbert’s 14-year-old daughter.
Herbert remains in custody while police continue their investigation.
Source: Howwe Entertainment