Police in Bushenyi District have retrieved the body of a 77-year-old woman from a water pond in Kijumo II Cell, Kabale Parish, Kakanju Sub-county.
The deceased has been identified as Jadrace Nyinesafari, a resident of the same area. Her body was discovered by local authorities on Wednesday at around 5:00 PM, who later alerted Police.
According to a Police statement, preliminary findings indicate that Nyinesafari reportedly left her home on Tuesday night and could not be traced despite efforts by relatives and community members to search for her.
SP Apollo Tayebwa, the Greater Bushenyi Regional Police Spokesperson, said Police responded to the scene, retrieved the body, secured the area in line with standard procedures, and transported the deceased to the Kampala International University Teaching Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
“Initial observations revealed no visible injuries on the body. Information obtained from relatives indicates that the deceased had reportedly been battling a mental health condition for approximately ten years,” SP Tayebwa said.
He added that investigations are ongoing, and Police are awaiting the postmortem report to aid further inquiries and establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and urge members of the public to closely monitor and support vulnerable persons, particularly the elderly, children, persons living with disabilities, and those living with mental health challenges,” he added.
