Suspects arrested over the killing of former Villa player David Awori have reportedly expressed regret, claiming they did not know they had attacked a well-known Ugandan personality.The suspects, allegedly linked to a Kifeesi gang, were arrested following investigations into Awori’s killing in Makindye.
Police reportedly traced his stolen iPhone 14 Pro Max to Kisenyi, leading detectives to some of the suspects.According to investigators, the suspects admitted attacking Awori for robbery but said they did not specifically target him because of his identity.“We are sorry… we didn’t know that we attacked someone popular in the country,” one suspect reportedly said.
Police investigations have also linked the group to other robberies, with stolen phones and valuables allegedly sold at different locations in Kampala.Awori’s death shocked Uganda’s football community, with family, friends and fans calling for justice.Police say investigations are ongoing as detectives work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing, with the suspects expected to face court proceedings.
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