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Police in Bushenyi District are searching for unknown assailants who murdered a 22-year-old man under unclear circumstances.
The incident occurred in Rwandaro Cell, Central Division, Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality within Bushenyi District.
Marcial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi police spokesperson, confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Matayo Tekayo, a 22-year-old peasant and resident of the same area.
It is reported that on 21/07/2024, Zakarius Buhikire received a phone call from Amutuhire Knight of Rushinya Village, informing him about a half-naked corpse found on a farm in Rwandaro Cell, Central Division. He responded to the scene, verified the report, and identified the body as Matayo Tekayo, grandson of Bamugaya.
The body exhibited severe injuries: bruises on the chest and legs, and blood oozing from the mouth, eyes, ears, and nose, along with head injuries.
The body was examined at the crime scene and subsequently transported to Kampala International Teaching Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem. Investigations are ongoing.
