Police in Kanungu District have launched investigations into the suspected murder of a 54-year-old man, identified as Eric Ndamiye, a resident of Nyakagyezi Cell, Eastern Ward, Butogota Town Council.
According to preliminary reports, Ndamiye, who was known in the area as a habitual drinker, was last seen on the evening of October 26, 2025, drinking at a bar owned by one Niwamanya Gift in Nyakagyezi Trading Centre.
The following morning, on October 27, 2025, residents heading to their gardens discovered his lifeless body lying along a footpath leading to his home, just a few metres from the bar. Police say the body had visible finger marks around the neck, indicating signs of violence and possible strangulation.
Police were notified by Eridad Byaruhanga, and a team of officers visited and documented the scene. A sniffer dog was deployed, but the scene had already been tampered with before police arrival.
A postmortem examination was conducted on-site by medical personnel from Mpungu Health Centre IV, and the body was later handed over to relatives for burial.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson ASP Elly Maate confirmed the incident, noting that investigations are underway to identify and arrest those responsible.
“Efforts are ongoing to have the perpetrators apprehended and brought to book,” Maate said.
