80-year old strangled in Isingiro
Police in Isingiro District are investigating circumstances, under which an 80-year old woman was murdered.
The deceased who has been identified as Joy Kitarinyeda, a resident of Kasaana I Cell Birere Sub county Isingiro District who was found dead lying in her house with the doors locked from outside.
Preliminary findings indicate that the deceased was last seen on the 30/03/2024 with a one Richard Bamwine aged 42years her man friend around her home.
Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi Regional Police Spokesperson, notes that at the time the body of the deceased was found in the house, Bamwine was no show and when arrested, he claimed that he had left her on the 30/03/2024 as he went for Easter holidays.
The body of the deceased was discovered with scratch marks on the neck and other parts, which pointed to possible strangulation.
Kasasira further reveals that two suspects including; Ephranse Nuwabeine, a daughter to the deceased and Bamwine Richard, the man friend have been apprehended to help with the investigations.