RUKUNGIRI – Police in Rukungiri District are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 56-year-old Beatrice Kenyonyozi, a resident of Nyakatunguru cell, Bugongi Parish in Kanungu district.
According to a statement from the police, last October, the deceased moved to Kafunjo cell and began cohabiting with Matsiko Richard. Later, this month, she, along with Matsiko, rented a room from Muhumuza Emmanuel in Kafunjo Trading Centre.
Beatrice occupied the rented room, with Matsiko frequently visiting. However, on January 6, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM, she handed over the keys to the landlord and left for an unknown destination.
Regrettably, last Sunday at around 6:00 PM, hunters discovered her lifeless body in a sorghum garden. They promptly informed the area chairperson, Kafunjo Denis Kyohangyirwe, who reported the incident to Buyanja Police.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, has disclosed that the crime scene was thoroughly examined and documented by the Division Scene of Crime Officer (D/soco) and homicide detectives.
Maate adds that statements were recorded from witnesses, and the body was transported to Rwakabengo HC III for a postmortem examination. The investigation is ongoing.
