Police in Rubanda District have launched investigations into the murder of a 48-year-old casual miner whose body was found lying along a road in Muko Sub-county.
The deceased, identified as Nicokimwe Erick, a resident of Rwakamu Village, Kaara Parish, was a casual miner at Nyamuriro Mining Centre.
According to a November 9 police statement issued by Kigezi Region Police spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime, the deceased was last seen drinking at Mubuhinga Trading Centre on November 7, 2026, at around 7pm.
He reportedly did not return home that night and was later found dead by residents along the road on November 8.
Police said a report was made to the authorities, prompting a team led by Rubanda District Police Commander, SP John Bosco Tumwebaze, to visit and document the scene before recovering the body.
The body was subsequently taken to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
No suspect had been arrested by the time of publication, as investigations into the circumstances and motive of the killing continue.
Police have appealed to anyone who was with the deceased at Mubuhinga Trading Centre or witnessed anything suspicious on the night of his disappearance to volunteer information to help investigators.
“Your identity will be protected,” SP Tumushime said.
Police also cautioned members of the public against walking alone at night in isolated areas, particularly after consuming alcohol.
He asked the public to remain calm, cooperate with investigators and refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
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