Police in Kyenjojo District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of a woman who was murdered by a casual laborer.

The deceased, identified as Habasa Patience was killed by a one Byamukama and the incident occurred on September 8th in Omwibare-Karokarungi Village, in Kyakatwire Town Council,   Kyenjojo Dsistrict.

Preliminary investigations reveal that Byamukama used a panga to behead Habasa before taking his own life by hanging in a tree near a sugar cane plantation in the same village.

Bikorwomuhangi Fostinah, the LC1 chairperson of the Omwibare-Karokarungi Village, stated that Byamukama was buried by residents under police supervision in the sugar plantation.

Bikworomuhangi Jusper, the son of the deceased reported that the two had a quarrel the previous night, during which his mother demanded that Byamukama leave her bedroom as he was under the influence of alcohol.

Deogracious Tusingwire, the Mayor of Kyakatwire Town Council said that local leaders are collaborating with police to ensure that all new members of the community are properly introduced to authorities for easier identification.