Police in Kisoro District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 72-year-old Jackson Muhabura, also known as Kakoraki, a resident of Kabitojo Village, Kigeyo Ward, Nyanamo Town Council.
Muhabura’s body was discovered on Sunday morning in Rishekye Village, Nyamuyaga Ward, Nyanamo Town Council, just a few meters from his home.
According to eyewitnesses, the deceased was last seen on Saturday night at Nyamuyaga Trading Centre, where he was enjoying his evening.
He reportedly left the trading centre to return home, but on Sunday at around 7:00 AM, his body was found lying along the road with several deep cuts to the head.
Erasmus Twinamatsiko, the LCI Chairperson of Rishekye Village, promptly reported the incident to Nyanamo Police Post, where a case of suspected murder was registered.
Upon receiving the report, the Officer in Charge of Nyanamo Police Post notified Kisoro Central Police Station. A team visited the crime scene, which was subsequently processed and documented.
The body was examined on site and later handed over to the family for a decent burial.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that efforts are being made to apprehend those responsible.
