33 year old man murdered, body discovered in a banana plantation
Authorities in Sheema District are on the hunt for unknown assailants following the brutal murder of a 33-year-old man whose body was discovered in a banana plantation. The incident took place on April 10, 2025 in Bubare cell, Mabare ward of Masheruka Town Council.
Martial Tumusiime, pokesperson for the Greater Bushenyi police, confirmed the identity of the deceased as Francis Arinaitwe a local peasant and resident of the area.
Reports indicate that Arinaitwe had just been released from Nyakashambya prison where he had served a one-year sentence for theft. On the day of his death, he met up with a friend, Muhanguzi and the two began drinking together. According to witnesses, Arinaitwe was later escorted home by two other friends, Kyomuhendo and Muhereza.
Tragically, the following morning, at around 7:00 AM, Arinaitwe was found dead in a banana plantation approximately 600 meters from his home. Francis Kempikye, a community member who reported the case to the police, noted that Arinaitwe was dressed in brown trousers and a black and white t-shirt and exhibited visible injuries to his face and arms.
Police have since transported the body to Kabwohe Health Centre IV mortuary for a postmortem. Tumusiime stated that investigations are underway.
