Rukungiri, Uganda – Police in Rukungiri are investigating the death of 38-year-old Denis Muhwezi, whose body was discovered on the morning of May 19, 2025. Muhwezi was allegedly last seen alive the previous evening near Minera Hot Springs.
According to police, Muhwezi left his home in Rubanga parish, Buyanja sub-county, around 10:00 AM on May 18, 2025, traveling to Nyabushenyi village in Nyarushanje Sub-county for a burial with family members.
At approximately 5:00 PM that day, he was seen at Minera Hot Springs by his younger brother, Tumuramye John, who left him there around 6:00 PM.
At approximately 6:34 AM on May 19, 2025, Arinaitwe Ambrose, a resident of Omukatojo cell, discovered Muhwezi’s body lying in a pool of blood along the Rubanga-Minera road while taking children to school. Ambrose immediately alerted Muhwezi’s relatives, who subsequently reported the incident to Rukungiri Central Police Station (CPS).
Police processed the crime scene, collected evidence, and recorded statements from witnesses. Muhwezi’s body was transported to Rwakabengo HC 3 mortuary for a post-mortem examination. One suspect, Victor Turyatunga, has been arrested to assist with the investigation.
ASP Maate Elly, the Kigezi Police Spokesperson, confirmed the ongoing investigation.
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