KASESE, UGANDA — Police in Kasese are investigating the suspected murder of a man identified only as Robert, whose body was discovered with injuries believed to have been caused by an assault.
The body was recovered on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026, at around 6:00am from a corridor along Kasese Main Street, near Pride Microfinance Bank, Kasese Branch, in Town Centre Cell, Central Division, Kasese Municipality.
According to Rwenzori Region Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate, the deceased had external injuries believed to have been inflicted through beatings.
Police responded to the scene and deployed a canine unit to track the suspected assailants. However, Maate said the dog later lost the trail.
The circumstances surrounding the man’s death remain unclear, and police have launched investigations to establish what happened and identify those responsible.
The body was taken to Kasese Health Centre III mortuary for a postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
Police are continuing with investigations and have appealed for any information that could help identify the deceased and lead to the arrest of the suspected perpetrators.
