Police in Masindi have arrested Nelson Okecha, aged 28, a resident of Nyakabaale village in Kibibira parish in Kiruli sub-county, for allegedly killing his father, Mansi Omwoch.
Omwoch, aged 68, was the Local Council One Chairperson of Nyakabaale village.
The police preliminary report indicates that on Saturday, Omwoch called a family meeting at his home to address the issue of his son, Okecha, who was suspected of stealing solar panels.
This angered Okecha, who picked up a panga and cut his father before fleeing the scene. The father died on the spot.
Police launched a manhunt for the suspect, who was arrested on Monday in Kimina village. He will face murder charges.
