Police in Kanungu District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of John Byomuhangi, an 87-year-old resident of Kiruruma Cell, Rushaka Parish, Nyamirama Sub-county.
The incident reportedly occurred on April 26, 2025, at around 2:00 PM at Kiruruma Cell.
According to police reports, the deceased had attended a party hosted by his neighbor, Kyampire Mebro. During the gathering, food was served, and Byomuhangi, along with other guests, ate from the same dish. Shortly after the meal, Byomuhangi began complaining of severe stomach pains.
As his condition worsened, he was rushed to a nearby hospital but sadly passed away en route.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, confirmed that a postmortem examination was conducted at Kihihi Health Centre IV to help establish the cause of death.
He added that food and biological samples have been collected and sent to the Government Analytical Laboratory (GAL) for forensic analysis.
Maate appealed to relatives and community members to remain calm and cooperate with investigators. He also assured the public that further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
CUE IN MAATE……ON SUSPECTED POISONING……RR/ENG//
