Editor
Police in Kanungu responded swiftly to a tragic incident at Kanungu Police Station, where a suspected case of suicide by poisoning has left the community in shock. The victim, identified as Alistidia Ampereza, a 39-year-old teacher, was found deceased at Makiro Health Centre III in Kanungu District.
According to reports, the incident occurred on the evening of February 29th, 2024, when Ampereza returned home and found her stepdaughter, Doreen Naturinda, peeling matooke in the kitchen. An altercation ensued, during which Ampereza complained of severe stomach pain after vomiting. She requested charcoal powder from her brother-in-law, Blessing Tugumisirize, instructing him not to inform anyone about her illness.
Concerned for her well-being, Tugumisirize contacted Ampereza’s husband, Herbert Magezi, who was not present at the time. Ampereza was rushed to Makiro Health Centre III, where she passed away around 1:30 AM. Her body was later transferred to Kanungu Health Centre IV for a post-mortem examination.
The Kanungu Police Department conducted a thorough investigation at the crime scene and gathered witness statements. Post-mortem procedures were carried out, and samples were collected for forensic analysis.
Inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding Ampereza’s death. The community mourns the loss of a beloved teacher and awaits further updates from the authorities regarding the investigation.
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