By Kampala, Uganda — Ugandan police have launched a manhunt for musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, in connection with the killing of a former associate, Wilfred Namuwaya, who was known on social media as Top Dancer.
Namuwaya, a TikTok personality and former dancer with the Fangone Forest group, died on 22 September at Mulago Hospital, two days after he was allegedly abducted and severely beaten.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police, Namuwaya was taken from his home in Ndeeba, a suburb of the capital, on 20 September by a man identified as Musomali, believed to be affiliated with the Fangone Forest group. Police say he was then transported to a residence belonging to Alien Skin in Makindye Division, where the assault reportedly took place.
Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed that the authorities are treating the case as murder and are actively pursuing Alien Skin and several alleged accomplices.
“The prime suspect is Mulwana Patrick, also known as Alien Skin, along with his associates: Commander Mdogo, Ibra Kabadiya, and Mijagulo. Efforts are underway to locate and arrest them,” Mr Onyango said.
Footage circulated on social media shows a man, believed to be Namuwaya, seriously injured and naming his alleged attackers while being helped by local residents. He later died from his injuries in hospital.
Preliminary investigations suggest the attack may have been motivated by internal disputes within the group, with reports claiming that Alien Skin accused Namuwaya of leaving Fangone Forest without approval.
The incident has sparked public outrage, with human rights activists calling for swift action and accountability. The Fangone Forest group has previously been linked to violent behaviour, most notably in November 2024, when Alien Skin and several associates were arrested for allegedly assaulting medical staff at Nsambya Hospital following the death of a fellow group member.
Police say other former members of the group have reported threats and assaults, though many have declined to go public, reportedly fearing retaliation.
Authorities are now appealing to the public for information that could assist in the arrest of the suspects. Police have vowed to ensure justice is served.
