Police investigate murder of 55 year old man
Rubanda district police are investigating the murder of 55 year-old, Dismus Niyonzima alias Sebuhinja a resident of Habuhinga village, Ikamiro Parish, Muko Sub County on July 21, 2025, at Kabaya Primary School in Ikamiro Parish.
According to reports, Niyonzima had sold beans worth UGX220,000 shillings and was last seen leaving Centenary’s bar with his wife around 10:00 PM. As they parted ways, the wife hurried home with their children, leaving her husband behind.
The next morning, at around 7:00 AM, a student found Niyonzima’s lifeless body near the water tank at Kabaya Primary School lying in a pool of blood. The student alerted a teacher who identified the body and notified police.
Police visited the scene, documented evidence and recorded witness statements. A piece of brick stained with suspected blood was recovered from the scene. A postmortem examination has been conducted.
Elly Mate, police spokesperson for the Kigezi region confirmed the incident and revealed that investigations are underway.
