The bodies of a 75-year-old male and his 65-year-old sister, who were hacked to death in their residence, were recovered earlier this morning (20), said Police Media Spokesman.
The assassination has taken place earlier this morning (20) according to Police Media Spokesman’s Office.
The reason for the murder has not yet been revealed.
Further investigations into the incident are being carried out by Podaala Police.
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