Rukungiri, Uganda – Police in Rukungiri District have arrested three suspects in connection with the death of a 50-year-old woman, Auma Doreen.
The suspects, Arimpisya Arthur Esau, Karuhize Yoramu, and Kyomukama Moreen, were apprehended following an alleged assault on the deceased. The incident occurred on April 8, 2025, at her home in Kanshekye II Cell, Bikurungu Town Council.
Initial reports indicated the possibility of a lightning strike, but a concerned resident alerted a local UPDF soldier, Lieutenant Ogwanga Tokwiny Richard, to the true nature of the incident. Lieutenant Richard, upon arriving at the scene, immediately reported the assault to the Bikurungu Police Post.
The Rukungiri District Police Commander’s Office, in conjunction with homicide detectives and the Crime Scene Officer, thoroughly investigated the crime scene, documented evidence, and collected necessary information to determine the cause of death. A postmortem examination confirmed that the woman’s death was due to internal injuries consistent with assault.
The Kigezi Police Spokesperson Asp Elly Maate confirmed the incident stressing that Police are continuing their investigations to gather all necessary evidence and ensure a fair and transparent prosecution of the case.
The swift action by the police demonstrates a commitment to upholding the law and providing accountability for this tragic incident.
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