EDITOR
Rubanda – Police in Rubanda District are investigating the suspected murder of a 65-year-old man whose body was discovered along the road near his home on Saturday morning.
The deceased, identified as Ruhugye Zaverio, a resident of Nyakayenje cell, Kitojo parish in Bubare sub-county, was reportedly last seen on Friday evening after grazing his cattle and later proceeding to Hakabungo Trading Centre for leisure.
According to police, at around 1:00 am, Zaverio’s wife went to the trading centre in search of him after he failed to return home but could not find him. His body was later discovered at around 6:30 am by his son, Agaba Urban, who was on his way home from his shop at Hakabungo Trading Centre.
Agaba immediately raised an alarm, attracting residents who then reported the matter to police. The scene was documented, and a postmortem was conducted at the site.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, confirmed the incident and called on the public to provide any information that may lead to the arrest of those behind the suspected murder.
“Inquiries are ongoing,” Maate said.
