Summary:
- The deceased has been identified as Augustine Basokoza, a Mufumbira by tribe and resident of Kayembe Cell, Kabuga Parish in Kihihi Sub County.
KANUNGU: Police in Kanungu District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a 50-year-old man in Kihihi Sub County.
The deceased has been identified as Augustine Basokoza, a Mufumbira by tribe and resident of Kayembe Cell, Kabuga Parish in Kihihi Sub County.
According to police reports, Basokoza was walking to an unknown destination while carrying a sack. Upon reaching a cluster of residential houses, he set down his luggage and asked for directions to relieve himself.
However, as he proceeded to the indicated location, he suddenly collapsed and died on the spot.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed that a case of sudden death was reported at Kambuga Police Station.
He said that the scene was visited by Detective Corporal Niwagaba Francis, the Officer-in-Charge of Kambuga Police Station, along with other officers.
As of press time, Maate stated that the body remained at the scene, awaiting transportation to Kambuga Mortuary for postmortem examination.
