Police in Kasese District are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected suicide of a 20-year-old man, identified as Mumbere Derrick, a resident of Kikorongo Trading Centre in Katwe-Kabatoro Division.
According to ASP Lodia Michael, the Officer in Charge of Kikorongo Police Station, the tragic incident occurred on Monday, May 19, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM.
The deceased was reportedly found hanging from a tree in the neighborhood, with a piece of cloth tied around his neck. His body was later transported to Kasese Municipal Council Health Centre III for a postmortem examination.
The Rwenzori East Regional Police Spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, confirmed the incident and urged members of the public, particularly the youth to avoid suicide as a response to depression and stress.
He encouraged those struggling to seek support from friends, religious leaders, or professional counseling services.
SP Tumushime also noted that the region continues to experience a rise in suicide cases, especially among individuals aged 20 to 28.
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