Police in the Albertine region have arrested Sabiiti Solomon, a resident of Kyenjojo District and the registered owner of the vehicle involved in the fatal road crash that claimed the life of Kikuube District Chairperson, Peter Banura.
According to the Police Sabiiti was arrested on Thursday in Kyenjojo and later transferred to Kikuube District, where he is currently detained.
The Albertine Region Police Spokesperson, Julius Hakiza, confirmed the development, noting that the arrest was made in coordination with police in the Rwenzori West sub-region.
Hakiza said Sabiiti is being held to assist with ongoing investigations, particularly in establishing the whereabouts of the driver of the vehicle, who fled the scene after the crash and remains at large.
Banura died following a road accident on April 4, 2026, along the Hoima-Fort Portal Road. He had parked his official vehicle, a Toyota Hilux (UG 3400 084), by the roadside and was speaking to a group of people when a speeding Toyota Hiace taxi (UBQ 853E), travelling from Fort Portal towards Hoima, rammed into them. He was laid to rest last evening.
The 48-year-old leader was the son of Uganda’s Ambassador to Burundi, Major General Matayo Kyaligonza. He was first elected LCV Chairperson for Kikuube District in 2021 and had recently secured re-election for the same post.
By Ben Musanje
10th April 2026
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