Mitooma District police are investigating the suspected murder by strangulation of a 57-year-old man, identified as Tugume David, a resident of Kakimba Village, Kiyanga Parish, Kiyanga Subcounty.

Greater Bushenyi Region Police Spokesperson, Martial Tumusiime, confirmed the incident that occurred on February 16, 2025, in Kakimba Village.

According to the deceased's wife, Lenonsia Kamayangi, Tugume told his family he was going fishing in the national park with his friend a one Kombozo. He (Tugume) packed supplies, including a panga, maize flour, cassava flour, and a saucepan and left on February 16, 2025, after supper. The deceased was found dead approximately 300 meters from his home.

A team of detectives from Mitooma District Police Headquarters visited the crime scene, documented it and recorded witness statements.

Preliminary police investigations indicate the body showed no obvious physical injuries. However, there was evidence of a struggle at the scene and the deceased's neck was found to be broken.