Kabale, Uganda – Residents of Kyanamira Sub-County were thrown into shock this morning after the discovery of a brutally murdered 30-year-old man along the Burambira-Kaharo road.
The victim, identified as Mugisha Remegio alias Katoote from Nyakatojo Cell, Kanjobe Parish, was found with a deep stab wound to the neck, lying in a pool of blood in what appears to have been a targeted attack.
The fatal neck wound suggests a deliberate killing, prompting local leaders led by Chairperson Bakesigaki Alex to immediately report the incident to Kyanamira Police Station. Police responded swiftly to the scene.
ASP Elly Maate, Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, confirmed that forensic experts had processed the crime scene but no arrests had yet been made.
The body has been transferred to Kabale Referral Hospital for postmortem examination as investigations continue.
Maate appealed to the public for information, emphasizing: “We urge anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrators to come forward. The community’s cooperation is crucial in ensuring justice for the deceased.”
The incident has heightened concerns about rising violent crime in Kabale District, with residents demanding increased security measures to prevent further attacks.