Police in Kampala have arrested five people in connection to the gruesome murder of Ivan Oloya Demacris, a 30-year-old teacher at Seeta High School, Mbalala Campus.
Oloya was found dead on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Bajjo Cell, Nyenje Ward, Goma Division, Mukono District.
His body was discovered lying by the roadside after he had been attacked while on his way home.
According to reports, Oloya was brutally assaulted by a group of unknown individuals who struck him on the head, crushed his skull, and stabbed him several times.
Police Arrest Five Suspects
The Kampala Metropolitan Police, following an investigation, have arrested five suspects in connection with Oloya's murder.
The individuals taken into custody include Kasumba Paul (21), Mabale Simon (23), Kibuuka Tom (38), Lukodda Simon (18), and Kandoole Charles Dani (16).
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The suspects, all casual workers in the area, were apprehended after a police-led canine search at the scene of the crime.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango confirmed that Oloya was attacked near the gate of Code High School.
“He was heading home to Bajjo when he was attacked and killed near the gate of Code High School, where his wife, Abbey Mercy, works as a teacher,” Onyango said.
Investigation and Postmortem
After the arrest of the suspects, the body of Oloya Ivan was transported to Mulago Hospital for a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death.
Investigations into the brutal murder are ongoing, and the police have promised further updates as the case progresses.