Rukingiri, Uganda – Rukungiri Police have launched a manhunt for unidentified assailants who murdered a 79-year-old man in Rukungiri and made away with half a sack of coffee.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The deceased has been identified as Benard Biryomumisho of Kasharara Village, Ibanda Parish, Nyarushanje Sub-County, Rubabo County. His body was discovered in his home on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Reports indicate the deceased was last seen alive on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at around 4:00 PM at Nyarushanje Trading Center, where he was seen heading home. Later that night, he retired to his house, where he lived alone.
It is alleged that unknown assailants forcibly entered the house through the door, proceeded to the bedroom, and attacked Biryomumisho, inflicting multiple deep cuts on his head that resulted in his instant death.
The killers allegedly made off with about 25kg of coffee, with the targeted theft strongly pointing to robbery as the motive, though investigators continue exploring all angles in this vicious attack that has shaken the rural community.
The grim discovery was made at approximately 3:30 PM on Monday when the victim’s son, Ndyareba Boneventure, went to check on his father and, upon pushing open the door, found Biryomumisho lying dead in his bedroom.
The Kigezi Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate confirmed that police from Rubabo Outpost were immediately notified, and a team including canine units was dispatched to the scene.
The scene was thoroughly processed, with all evidence documented, before the body was transported to Rwakabengo Health Center III Mortuary for a postmortem to determine the exact cause of death.
Maate assured the public that investigations are actively ongoing, with efforts focused on tracking down the suspects responsible for this heinous crime.
Police urge anyone with information about the incident to contact their nearest station or use official hotlines.
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