Police have launched an investigation into the murder of an unidentified man in Nyamiyaga 1, Kirembe Parish, Katenga Sub County, Mitooma district.
The suspected murder incident occurred at around 11:00 PM on January 17, 2025, and suspects remain at large.
On January 18, 2025, at around 10:00 AM, SP Olum Samuel, DPC Mitooma, received information from Tumwesigye Deus that a dead body was found dumped in the eucalyptus forest near Sajja Babisigaho’s property. The report was registered at CPS Mitooma, and inquiries commenced immediately.
The crime scene was visited. A police sniffer dog was introduced to the scene and tracked for approximately 150 meters before losing the scent. Exhibits, including a broken knife with blood stains, were recovered.
SSP Marcial Tumusiime, Police Spokesperson for Greater Bushenyi, confirmed the incident, stating that the body was taken to Kitagata Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem examination as police investigations continue.
