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Kasese Man Found Dead As Police Probe Circumstances Surrounding Incident

From AllAfrica Uganda · () English

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  • Police in Kasese District are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man whose body was found on August 8, 2026.
  • The deceased, Enos Mbusa, was discovered along a route leading to his home in Kyabaghema Village.
  • Preliminary information suggests Mbusa was a habitual alcohol consumer, but the exact cause of death remains unclear.

Police in Uganda's Rwenzori East Region are investigating the sudden death of Enos Mbusa, a 34-year-old man whose body was discovered on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Mbusa's body was found along a path leading to his home in Kyabaghema Village, Bwera Division, Kasese District. The discovery was made around 7:00 a.m. by individuals who subsequently alerted the authorities.

Territorial police in Bwera Division are investigating circumstances surrounding the sudden death of one Enos Mbusa, aged 34 years, whose body was discovered along the route to his home.

— ASP Elly MaateRwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson confirming the investigation into Enos Mbusa's death.

ASP Elly Maate, the Rwenzori East Regional Police spokesperson, confirmed that territorial police in Bwera Division have launched inquiries into the circumstances surrounding Mbusa's death. "The body was discovered on the eighth of August 2026 at around 7:00 a.m. in Kyabaghema Village. Police were alerted, and inquiries were immediately initiated," Maate stated. While preliminary information indicates that Mbusa was known for his habitual alcohol consumption, the precise cause of his death is yet to be determined.

The body was discovered on the eighth of August 2026 at around 7:00 a.m. in Kyabaghema Village. Police were alerted, and inquiries were immediately initiated.

— ASP Elly MaatePolice spokesperson detailing the discovery of the body and the initiation of inquiries.

Maate urged the public to exercise caution regarding substance abuse, advising responsible consumption of alcohol and other substances to prevent similar incidents. The police investigation is ongoing to establish the exact events that led to Mbusa's demise. The deceased resided in Katumba II Cell, Kihungu Parish, Kyarumba Sub-county.

The deceased is said to have been a renowned alcohol addict. However, our inquiries are still ongoing to establish what exactly happened.

— ASP Elly MaatePolice spokesperson providing preliminary information about the deceased's habits while emphasizing the ongoing investigation.
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