Police in Rukiga District are investigating the death of a 25-year-old Rwandan national, known only as Fakasi, who was allegedly strangled to death.
The incident occurred between midnight and the morning hours of 29 March 2026, when Fakasi’s lifeless body was discovered at Kitaburaza Cell, Muhanga Town Council.
According to Police, the deceased had been residing in Muhanga, along with fellow villagers from Manyagiro Village, Kicumbi, Rwanda.
Two months ago, he had traveled to Kampala for work. On the morning of the discovery, a village mate found Fakasi lying in front of his house while stepping out briefly.
He immediately alerted other casual laborers at Late Aponye’s garden and the area chairperson, Kagurusi Benard, who promptly informed the police.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi region Police Spokesperson confirmed the development and said that the crime scene was thoroughly examined and documented by the District CID Officer and team, and the body was taken to Kabale Hospital Mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Maate said that investigations are ongoing.
