Kanungu, Uganda – Police in Kanungu district are investigating the death of Agaba James, 22, whose body was found under a tree in Mukabasa cell on July 12, 2025, with injuries consistent with strangulation.
The victim, a resident of Kayenje cell, left home on the evening of July 11, 2025, reportedly to go coffee milling at Mr. Katsigazi’s coffee mill. He never returned. His wife, Ashaba Blair, discovered his body the following morning.
Police, alerted to the discovery, responded swiftly. The scene was processed, including the use of a sniffer dog, which led investigators to a local bar owned by Niwagaba Rumecho. Rumecho has been arrested and is assisting police with their inquiries.
“We are following all leads in this sensitive investigation,” stated ASP Maate Elly, Kigezi Police spokesperson. “The circumstances surrounding the death are being thoroughly examined.”
The investigation is ongoing.
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