Summary:
- SP Nelson Tumushime, the Rwenzori East Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Elias Bembale.
KASESE: A 47-year-old man was attacked and killed by a solitary elephant while sleeping in his house on Sunday in Kanyangeya Ward, Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality, according to police reports.
SP Nelson Tumushime, the Rwenzori East Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Elias Bembale.
“According to his wife, the attack occurred around 2:00 AM in Kanyangeya Ward, Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality. She raised an alarm, alerting locals. Police at Kasese Central Police Station were informed and quickly responded,” Tumushime said.
The victim was initially taken to Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital for medical care but was pronounced dead on arrival.
This is not the first incident involving elephants causing harm to local residents. On January 10, 2025, a herd of elephants attacked and killed 34-year-old Kiiza Emmanuel, who was guarding a rice field in Hima Division, Busongora North Constituency.
In 2022, a similar attack claimed the life of 27-year-old Tadeo Tumwesigye, a resident of Karusandara Sub-county. In 2023, another elephant attack in Hima Division resulted in the death of 33-year-old Mugisha Yoram, also from Busongora North Constituency.
