Police in Rubanda district have registered the tragic death of a 22-year-old university student, Mugarura Victor who reportedly took his own life at his residence in Hamurara Cell, Nyamiyaga Ward, Bubare Town Council.

According to police reports, Victor, a first-year student at Kabale University and resident of the area was found hanging in his room on July 24 at an unspecified time. It is alleged that prior to his death he had taken his mother’s phone and disappeared. His family and friends reportedly searched for him throughout the day.

The situation was resolved in the evening when Victor’s sister attempted to call his phone. The phone was found ringing inside his house in the room where Victor slept. Upon opening the door, she discovered his body hanging from the ceiling above his bed.

Authorities were promptly notified and officers responded to the scene, examining and documenting evidence. A rope believed to have been used in the act was recovered and police also found short notes, suspected to be suicide messages written by Victor before his death beside the body.

Police urge the community to seek support from local leaders and relevant offices when facing personal issues emphasizing that resorting to suicide is not a solution to problems and that help is available.

The investigation continues as authorities seek to understand the circumstances leading to this tragic event.

Police in Kanungu district are investigating the mysterious death of Turyashemererwa Esau,50, a resident of Rutoro Cell, Rutugunda Parish, Kirima Sub-County. The incident reportedly occurred on the night of July 24 and has left the community in shock.

According to police reports, Turyashemererwa, a local businessman dealing in cattle and operating a shop/bar near his residence had an altercation with his wife Asiimwe Annette on the night in question. It is alleged that around 11:00 PM, he requested a bottle of waragi from the bar but his wife refused. Enraged, he reportedly picked up a stone and hit her on the head. Moments later, a neighbor identified as Sunday Eric heard an alarm from Esau’s home and rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, he found Esau lying unconscious in the living room bleeding from the mouth.He was transported to Katate Health Centre IV, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

According to Elly Mate,the Kigezi Police Region Spokesperson, officers visited the scene, documented evidence and conducted a postmortem. Both the wife and their daughter have been detained to assist with investigations.

In a separate incident in Rukiga District, police are probing the murder of 62-year-old Medius Kendegye of Kamuha Village, Kibanda Parish, Kamwezi Sub-County. Kendegye was reportedly killed during the night of July 24,after unknown assailants forcefully broke into her home. She was attacked with a panga, sustaining multiple cuts to the head leading to her death.

Rapid response from Kamwezi Police Station aided by the Canine Unit from Kabale Police Station, led to the tracking of possible suspects. This effort resulted in the arrest of Byamukama Simon Peter and two others, who are currently helping police with ongoing investigations.

Authorities continue to work diligently to unravel the circumstances surrounding these tragic deaths and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Kitagwenda District Chairperson, Ismail Mushemeza has gone into hiding following an attempted arrest by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit over allegations of extortion.

Eyewitnesses report that Mushemeza, a candidate for district chairperson on the NRM ticket was holding his final campaign rally in Kicheche Sub-county on Tuesday when officers from the Anti-Corruption Unit arrived in a vehicle. Since then, Mushemeza has not been seen in public prompting concerns among supporters who allege he was abducted viewing the move as politically motivated.

However, Natasha Mariam, spokesperson for the Anti-Corruption Unit, dismissed claims of kidnapping, stating that Mushemeza is deliberately avoiding arrest. She accused him of soliciting bribes from job applicants in the district with victims reportedly paying between UGX10 million and UGX20 million for employment opportunities.

Attempts to contact Mushemeza for comment were unsuccessful, as his phone lines remained switched off by press time.

Police in Kitagwenda district have launched a search for the Kitagwenda District LC V Chairman, Ismael Mushemeza Kambanda who was allegedly kidnapped yesterday evening.

Mushemeza was reportedly abducted yesterday at around 5:00 PM from Kibumbe Playground in Kigoto Parish, Kicheche Sub County during his final campaign rally ahead of the upcoming elections. It is alleged that he was taken by a Toyota Hiace vehicle, commonly known as a “drone,” which had earlier been seen in the convoy of a candidate participating in the race.

A formal case of disappearance has been opened at Kitagwenda Central Police Station under SD REF 02/23/07/2025, by Ahairwe Jonany, the head of Mushemeza’s campaign team.

Supporters are expected to stage demonstrations this morning to protest the incident as authorities continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

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Bushenyi District Deputy Resident District Commissioner, William Katsigazi Donanto has called on residents to maintain the discipline demonstrated during recent elections for National Resistance Movement(NRM) flag bearers. He praised Bushenyi for registering peaceful elections compared to neighboring districts.

Katsigazi urged the community to uphold the same spirit in upcoming elections for LC V chairpersons, mayors and councilors emphasizing peace and active participation without intimidation for a smooth electoral process.

He also warned candidates against using abusive language and urged supporters, especially youths, to refrain from inciting violence.

The NRM is set to hold elections on July 24th to select flag bearers for district chairman, LC V seats, city mayors, and municipal mayors.

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.