On Saturday, police took Vincent Nsamba and Rose Tusiime, the two main suspects in the murder of Afrigo Band legend Moses Matovu, back to the alleged scenes of the crime in Kibuli. The reconstruction involved a heavy deployment of police and military personnel, with several roads sealed off during the exercise. The process began at Rujumbura Bar, where Matovu and Tusiime reportedly spent time on the night of September 23.
Detectives led the suspects to Tusiime's rented house in Market Zone B and later to the spot where Matovu's Land Rover was parked when the confrontation turned fatal. At the scene, Tusiime demonstrated how the confrontation allegedly started and how Matovu fell onto the pavement after being punched. Her account was recorded in writing and on video to establish the sequence of events leading to Matovu's death.
For Nsamba, detectives focused on establishing whether he was at the location and his alleged role in the confrontation. A police officer involved in the exercise stated that scene reconstruction helps investigators test suspects' accounts against physical evidence. This process allows detectives to compare statements with physical evidence, measure distances, and establish the positions of those involved.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala confirmed that similar reconstruction exercises had been conducted in Kibuli and Nansana as detectives gathered further evidence. The goal was to ensure that what they see matches what the suspects have already told them. Kawala added that more communication would be made as further investigations unfold.
The reconstruction exercise, which lasted over two hours, was led by senior detectives, including Kampala Metropolitan Police CID commander Milton Birungi Beigumamu and CID Kampala South Regional commander Arthur Twiinamatsiko. The two suspects were later taken back to Natete police station, where they remain in custody as investigations continue.
Residents and local leaders in Kibuli revealed that Nsamba was not a stranger to Matovu, having previously worked for him as a casual laborer. Nsamba was described as humble and reserved, having trained in kickboxing years ago. According to police, Matovu had attended a farewell event before proceeding to Rujumbura Bar and later to Tusiime's rented room.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Matovu's death and the respective roles of the two suspects. The preliminary police account suggests that Nsamba, described as Tusiime's boyfriend or former partner, arrived at the room and knocked on the door, leading to the confrontation that resulted in Matovu's fatal head injury.
Key points
- Police reconstruct Moses Matovu's final hours with suspects in Kibuli
- Suspects Vincent Nsamba and Rose Tusiime led detectives to scenes of the crime
- Investigations into Matovu's death are ongoing, with suspects in custody
