KISORO: Police in Kisoro District are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic murder of a 28-year-old man in Nyakinama Sub County.
The deceased, identified as Everest Mazabugabo, hailed from Buturanya village, Chihe parish, Nyakinama Sub County in Kisoro district.
According to a police statement, Mazabugabo left his residence around 7:00 PM and proceeded to the trading center. However, yesterday morning at approximately 7:00 AM, his lifeless body was discovered lying in the middle of the road, with severe head injuries caused by a large stone.
Elly Maate, the Police spokesperson for the Kigezi region, disclosed that the authorities were alerted by Mark Hafashimana. Upon receiving the report, the scene was promptly visited, and the body was examined and documented before being transported to Kisoro hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Maate revealed that the deceased had a reputation as a habitual thief within the village and had been released from prison just two weeks prior. This history of criminal activity raises speculation that his murder may have been motivated by revenge or retaliation.
Despite this, Maate unequivocally condemned the act and urged residents to refrain from resorting to vigilante justice and instead seek recourse through legal channels.
