MITOOMA, Uganda — Police in Mitooma District are investigating the death of Muhumuza Brian, 37, whose body was discovered in a water pond on Sunday morning, June 29, 2025.
The incident occurred in Ruhungye village, Karangara parish, Bitereko Sub-county. Muhumuza, a peasant farmer, worked at his family’s sugarcane plantation located in the village. His brother, Tugume Musa, had hired a sugarcane juice extraction machine and employed three workers, including Muhumuza.
On June 28th, Muhumuza worked at the plantation and returned home around 5:00 PM. He later told his wife he was going to the garden and then to Karangara trading center. When he failed to return, his wife attempted to call him but his phone was switched off. His body was discovered in the pond the following morning.
Police, led by D/Sgt Okedi Victor and a team including forensic experts and a pathologist from Mitooma Central Police Station (CPS), responded to the scene. The pond was reportedly covered with a blue tarpaulin, and a Rwenzori water bottle was found nearby.
Police believe Muhumuza was operating the locally made sugarcane juice extraction machine when the incident occurred. A case of suspected drowning has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.
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Thank you very much for the update.i know this area and it’s the most economic activity of sugarcane