Serial killer suspect arrested in Uganda facing execution

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:44 · Archive

Uganda's police say they have arrested a man suspected of killing and cannibalising 38 people over 15 years.

Uganda's top police officer, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced on Monday the arrest of a man he described as the worst serial killer and cannibal in Uganda's history. Mujurizi Moses is suspected of killing and cannibalising 38 people over a 15-year period between 2010 and 2025 across Masaka, Ibanda and Kazo. General Kainerugaba said: 'We will try him in public and definitely execute him.'

According to investigators, Moses allegedly broke into homes and attacked occupants with a machete, often targeting entire families. Reports suggest he drilled through the walls of victims' houses before carrying out the attacks. In one case, his alleged accomplices reportedly broke into the home of Pentecostal pastor Steven Mugambe and killed all occupants.

Police records had previously identified a suspected serial killer linked to multiple murders in Greater Masaka, with wanted posters distributed across the nation. Members of the public came forward to report that Moses had murdered their relatives. Earlier investigations suggested as many as 35 people had been killed in similar attacks across Greater Masaka, though this figure was never officially verified. Moses was reportedly captured multiple times before but either escaped or was released under disputed circumstances.

How it is being reported

• 'Cannibal who killed and ate 38 people' is arrested in Uganda: Top cop vows 'we'll definitely execute him'Over a 15-year period between 2010 and 2025, 'evil' Mujurizi Moses is suspected of having butchered 38 people.Daily Mail · 27 Oct, 11:24
• Serial killer cannibal ‘who killed and ate 38 people’ to be executed'We will try him in public and definitely execute him'Metro · 26 Oct, 22:37

In this story: Mujurizi Moses · Muhoozi Kainerugaba · Steven Mugambe · Uganda · Masaka · Ibanda · Kazo

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