Police in Mbale City are investigating a suspected murder of a 24-year-old woman who was found dead in a guesthouse located along Soroti Highway, in Namakwekwe ward, Northern Division, on Sunday evening.
According to preliminary reports, the woman checked into the guest house in the morning accompanied by an unidentified man.
Hours later, around 1pm, the lodge staff discovered her lifeless body in the room and immediately alerted police.
The body was retrieved and taken to Mbale City mortuary, police say investigations are underway, and efforts are being made to trace the deceased's companion.
Authorities have yet to reveal the identity of the victim pending communication with her family.
However, concerns have been raised over the handling of the scene, as the guest house remained operational, and the area was not properly cordoned off to preserve possible evidence.
A resident who witnessed the scene expressed worry about the integrity of the investigations, saying, "There was no clear crime scene management. Guests were moving in and out freely. It was like nothing had happened."