Residents of Gisha Cell in Chahafi Town Council, Kisoro District, were shocked on Wednesday morning after discovering the body of an unidentified man believed to be in his 20s lying along the roadside.
The body was found in Gisha Village, with the deceased wearing a red sweater and white trousers.
Police from Chahafi Town Council visited the scene before seeking assistance from officers from Kisoro Central Police Station to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
By press time, police officers from Kisoro Central Police Station had taken the body to Kisoro Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination. The deceased had not yet been identified.
Chahafi Town Council Mayor Hardad Nkunzimana called for increased security in the area, saying residents have raised concerns about theft and insecurity.
He urged security authorities to strengthen patrols and other measures to protect residents and their property.
Kisoro police liaison officer, IP Boaz Arinaitwe, appealed to members of the public who may have missing relatives to check with the Kisoro Hospital mortuary.
He also urged anyone with information that could help identify the deceased to report to the nearest police station.
