# Ugandan Military Chief Announces Arrest of Alleged Serial Killer Moses Mujurizi General Kainerugaba's public execution pledge faces constitutional scrutiny and procedural confusion regarding suspect identity. - **Source:** [Latest news RSS](https://feeds.ibtimes.co.uk/feeds/bhsz8.rss) - **Published:** 2026-10-29 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/b8669a31-e1d7-4767-bfbf-3c6226d07986 ## Military Chief Announces Arrest On 26 October 2026, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced the arrest of Moses Mujurizi via X. The Chief of Defence Forces labeled the suspect as the nation's most depraved serial killer and cannibal. He alleged the suspect committed 38 murders across Masaka, Ibanda, and Kazo districts between 2010 and 2025. ## Public Execution Pledge Controversy General Kainerugaba publicly pledged a swift trial followed by immediate execution for the suspect. This unilateral declaration has faced significant pushback from legal scholars. They emphasize that the Ugandan constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence and prohibits capital punishment without exhaustive appellate review, challenging the general's authority over judicial outcomes. ## Constitutional and Legal Constraints Article 22 of the Ugandan constitution permits the death penalty only after a lawful conviction confirmed by the highest appellate court. Furthermore, the Supreme Court has previously ruled against mandatory death sentences. A military commander’s statement cannot legally determine a court's final verdict or override established judicial sentencing procedures. ## Identity Confusion and Legal Precedent Procedural confusion has emerged regarding the suspect's identity. Ten days prior, municipal magistrates in Masaka remanded a defendant named Fred Mujulizi, also known as Kulaish Kamugisha, on separate ritual murder charges. It remains unclear if the military chief's announcement refers to the same individual currently held in Masaka Central Prison. ## Ongoing Separate Criminal Proceedings Fred Mujulizi appeared before Magistrate Primer Kyomugisha on 16 October alongside Huzairuh Kyambadde. They face charges involving the murder and human trafficking of a woman on 28 September 2026. Prosecutors allege the killing was for witchcraft purposes. Both remain remanded until 5 November while police continue their active investigation into these crimes. ## Historical Context of Regional Violence Reports of violent attacks in the Greater Masaka region date back over a decade. Earlier accounts from 2013 cited up to 35 deaths involving assailants who entered homes with machetes. Pentecostal pastor Steven Mugambe previously alerted police regarding threats, though these historical reports did not conclusively link specific individuals to the current allegations. ## Police Investigation and Evidence Review Greater Masaka police spokesperson Twaha Kasirye confirmed that officers are currently reviewing older murder files and gathering complaints from victims' relatives. These inquiries are specifically focused on Fred Mujulizi. Authorities are working to determine if sufficient evidence exists to connect him to older killings, potentially leading to additional charges in court. ## Systemic Implications of Military Involvement The intersection of military declarations and civilian judicial processes highlights significant tensions within the Ugandan legal system. As local residents express anger through property damage, the discrepancy between executive rhetoric and constitutional protections remains a critical point of friction. The case underscores the complexity of maintaining due process during high-profile criminal investigations. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ugandan-security-forces-capture-evil-mujurizi-moses-accused-eating-38-people-over-15-years-1828828 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._