Police in Mbarara have confirmed the release of three individuals including Justus Nkwasibwe, the husband of Judith Kyarisiima who was a senior midwife at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital whose decomposing body was discovered in River Rwizi.

A post-mortem report established that Kyarisiima died by drowning. She had been reported missing from her home in Katete Central Cell since September 2, 2024, and her body was found on the shores of River Rwizi on September 10, 2024.

SP Samson Kasasira, the Police Spokesperson for Rwizi Region, stated that the three suspects including Nkwasibwe, who had been in custody since last month, were released due to a lack of evidence.

Kasasira emphasized that investigations are ongoing to determine whether Kyarisiima's drowning was accidental, suicidal, or the result of foul play.