Singer Patrick Mulwana alias Alien Skin, has been arrested in connection with the death of dancer Wilfred Namuwaya, alias Top Dancer.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango has confirmed the arrest, saying the singer is being held at Katwe Police Station, where detectives are recording his statement.
Namuwaya, a former member of Alien Skin’s Fangone Forest group, died on September 22 at Mulago National Referral Hospital after allegedly being assaulted. Police investigations have since linked the incident to individuals associated with the group, placing Alien Skin among the prime suspects.
“The suspect is in custody and his statement is being recorded. More details will be released as inquiries continue,” Onyango said.
He further revealed that they have intensified investigations into the activities of Fangone Forest following a string of assault allegations against its members.
Onyango stated that while Alien Skin is now in custody, several other suspects remain at large