The tranquility of Nyabubaare Village in Rwanyangye Parish, Kamwezi Sub-County, Rukiga District, has been ruptured by a disturbing chain of events that have left the family of 91-year-old Valeriano Kibahigire Kambamu in a state of distress.
The recent attack on their two-acre banana plantation by a group of irate residents has not only instilled fear but also cast a shadow of uncertainty over the community at large.
Following the destructive onslaught, law enforcement swiftly intervened by apprehending five individuals believed to be connected to the vandalism.
Among the arrested suspects were Aruho Lawrence, Tindimwebwa Baker, Namanya Promise, Ndabwine Hilary, and Tumuranze Laban, originating from disparate locales.
These individuals now find themselves entangled in a legal quagmire as they face the repercussions of their alleged involvement in the desecration of the Kibahigiire family’s cherished property
While embroiled in a protracted legal battle to safeguard their ancestral land, Mary Kihembo Kibahigire, the steadfast caretaker of the family’s legacy, raises poignant concerns regarding the devious strategies deployed by land usurpers.
She shines a light on the disturbing trend of employing organized criminal syndicates to execute attacks on the family’s estate and it’s hard working laborers, circumventing lawful procedures.
Despite her concerted efforts to seek aid from the security apparatus, Kibahigire’s frustrations mount as she witnesses a perceived lack of proactive measures and resource constraints within the law enforcement agencies, underscoring the uphill battle against systemic injustices and power imbalances.
