Police in Kanungu District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 47-year-old man who reportedly fell from Rugyeyo Tea Factory in Mishunga Cell, Kashojwa Parish in Rugyeyo Sub-county while on duty.
The deceased has been identified as Lawrence Niwabine, a resident of Kichwamba Cell in Rugyeyo Parish, Kanungu District. The incident occurred on Monday, March 30, 2026, at around 7:45 a.m.
According to preliminary police findings, Niwabine, who worked as a cleaner at the factory, was cleaning the exterior part of the roof when he accidentally stepped on an iron sheet that gave way after the nails loosened.
He reportedly fell into the factory and struck his head on metallic surfaces, sustaining fatal injuries.
Police visited and documented the scene, and the body was later transported to Rugyeyo Health Centre IV for a postmortem examination before being handed over to relatives for burial.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi region Police Spokesperson emphasized the importance of providing workers with proper safety gear and adhering to safety measures to prevent similar incidents.
He noted that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
