By Peter mabira
Police in Kisoro District have launched investigations into the suspected murder of a 24-year-old university student whose body was discovered in a pool of blood along a roadside on Monday morning.
The deceased, identified as Isiah Byamugisha, was a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology at Metropolitan International University, Kisoro Campus.
SP Nelson Tumushime, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, confirmed that preliminary investigations indicate that Byamugisha was allegedly murdered by unidentified assailants. He said the body was taken to Kisoro Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
Byamugisha, a resident of Ndeba Village in Kihihi Town Council, Kanungu District, was reportedly last seen on Sunday evening at Misty The Pics Nightclub in Kisoro Town, where he had gone to watch an English Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa.
He reportedly remained at the entertainment spot socialising before leaving between 3:00am and 4:00am on Monday. His body was later discovered at approximately 7:30am.
Tumushime cautioned members of the public against walking alone in isolated or potentially unsafe areas, particularly during late-night and early-morning hours.
The incident adds to growing security concerns in Kisoro District, following reports of other violent killings in the area. Police have urged the public to remain vigilant as investigations into Byamugisha’s death continue.
