Summary:
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the development, stating that the crime scene was examined and documented by Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO), a team of homicide detectives, and territorial police officers from Kihihi Police Station.
KANUNGU: Police in Kanungu District are investigating the suspected murder of a 20-year-old woman in Kambuga Sub-County.
The deceased, identified as Rachael Kemigisha, was a farmer and resident of Omwirangizo Village, Kibimbiri Parish, Kambuga Sub-County.
According to police reports, Kemigisha was last seen at home by her father on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Her mother had informed the father that she had gone to Kihihi Health Centre IV.
However, on the morning of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, her body was discovered at a small gate near Kihihi Health Centre IV by a 36-year-old boda boda rider, Alexander Musinguzi. The incident was immediately reported to Kihihi Police Station.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the development, stating that the crime scene was examined and documented by Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO), a team of homicide detectives, and territorial police officers from Kihihi Police Station.
Statements have been recorded from witnesses, and the body has been taken to Kihihi Health Centre IV for a postmortem examination.
Maate further revealed that a nurse from the clinic has been arrested to assist in the ongoing investigations. Police officers who examined the scene reported finding white torn gloves between the body and a brown bag.
Preliminary findings indicate that the victim’s arms appeared twisted, but investigations are still underway to determine the cause of death and the possible motive behind the crime.