54-Year-Old Man Killed
Police in Kanungu district are investigating the mysterious death of Eric Ndamiye, 54, a resident of Nyakagyezi cell, Eastern ward, Butogota Town Council.
According to police reports, the deceased was a known drunkard and was last seen on the evening of October 26, 2025, at Niwamanya Gift’s bar in Nyakagyezi trading center. The following morning, residents found Ndamiye lying dead along the footpath leading to his home, a few meters from the bar.
ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi police region spokesperson confirmed that finger marks were observed around the victim’s neck, indicating possible violence. “The police were notified by Eridad Byaruhanga and a scene visit was conducted. Unfortunately, by the time the scene was accessed, it had been tampered with,” he explained.
A sniffer dog was introduced to assist in investigations but efforts to collect conclusive evidence were hindered due to scene tampering. A postmortem was carried out at Mpungu Health Center IV by medical personnel and the body was subsequently released to the family for a proper burial.
Maate emphasized that investigations are ongoing: “We are making efforts to identify and apprehend those involved in this incident so that they can be charged accordingly. We urge members of the community to cooperate with authorities in this matter.”
Police continue to work tirelessly to uncover the circumstances surrounding Eric Ndamiye’s death and ensure justice is served.
