Police investigate mysterious death in Kisoro district
Police in Kisoro district are investigating the mysterious death of Allan Maniragaba,32 a resident of Kinyababa Cell in Kyanika Town Council, Kisoro District. The incident is believed to have occurred during the night of June 15, 2025 under unclear circumstances.
The deceased reportedly went to work at the Kyanika boda boda stage on the evening of June 15 where he was seen throughout the day. He was later seen at Junction Bar along Kyanika Road drinking coffee waragi with friends.
According to reports, he left the social gathering after dark and his wife made several unsuccessful attempts to reach him via phone.
The following morning at approximately 7:00 a.m. pupils on their way to school discovered Maniragaba lying dead along the road a few meters from his home. The pupils notified local residents including Area Chairperson George Biriko who promptly reported the incident to Kyahi Police Station. The police responded quickly visiting the scene to conduct investigations.
The crime scene was processed and documented, with witnesses providing statements. Authorities recovered vomitus from the scene for toxicological analysis. The body was transported to Kisoro Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Kigezi Police Region spokesperson Elly Mate confirmed the developments and assured the public that authorities are working to establish the exact cause of death but investigations have resulted into arrest of Emmanuel Twesigye,32 a boda boda rider from Kabara Village, Nyakabingo Parish, Kyahi Sub-county, was found in possession of the deceased’s mobile phone. He was arrested to assist police with the ongoing investigation.
