Police in Rukungiri District have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a 30-year-old woman in Bugangari Sub-county.
The suspect, identified as Owoyesire Moses, is being held at Rukungiri Central Police Station to assist with investigations into the death of Tumushabe Grace.
According to Kigezi Region Police, the incident occurred in Kanyankyende Village, Bugangari Parish, Bugangari Sub-county in Rukungiri District.
Police officers responded to the scene, documented the incident and retrieved the deceased’s body, which was taken to Rwakabengo Health Centre III mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Kigezi Region Police spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime said the arrest was made with the help of information provided by members of the public.
“We thank members of the public for providing information that led to the arrest of the suspect,” SP Tumushime said.
He urged residents to remain calm and allow the law to take its course, warning against taking the law into their own hands.
Police also conveyed condolences to the family and friends of the deceased as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing continue.
