Kabale, Uganda – Police in Kabale are investigating the suspicious death of Silvano Bikorwomuhangi, whose body was discovered along a path leading to his home on May 6, 2025.
The discovery was made at approximately 7:00 a.m. on the following morning by local residents, who alerted area leaders.
Bikorwomuhangi, a male adult, reportedly voted for Turyazayo Wilber in the recent NRM LC I Chairman elections in Bugo village, Musamba parish, Rubaya sub-county. Following the election win, he and other voters celebrated at the Musamba trading centre, but he never returned home.
The body was found close to Bikorwomuhangi’s second wife’s home. Police were informed by the chairperson of Local Council 2, Masamba parish. A case of suspected murder has been opened, and the scene was processed and documented by a team from the acting D/CID office.
Three individuals have been arrested for questioning. The body has been released to relatives for burial.
Kigezi Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward, stating investigations are ongoing.
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