Police in the Rwenzori East Region have launched investigations into the suspected murder of a 35-year-old watchman whose body was discovered dumped in a septic tank at a hotel construction site in Muhokya Town Council, Kasese District.
The deceased has been identified as Naziru Akansinguza, a casual worker and resident of Bwenanule Cell in Muhokya Town Council.
He had been working as the sole watchman at a hotel construction site belonging to Power Deals Company Limited along the Ishaka–Bushenyi Highway.
According to police, the body was discovered on Saturday morning after the owner of the construction project, Sarah Tuhaisomwe, travelled from Mbarara to inspect the site following several days of unsuccessful attempts to reach Akansinguza by phone.
Police spokesperson for the Rwenzori East Region, ASP Elly Maate, said the deceased had reportedly not been answering calls since July 1, prompting concern from his employer.
“The body of Naziru Akansinguza was discovered dumped in a septic tank behind the hotel construction site where he had been working alone as a watchman. The scene was visited, processed and documented, and the body was retrieved by the Fire Department before being taken to Kasese Municipality Health Centre IV Mortuary for a postmortem examination. Investigations are ongoing,” ASP Maate said.
Police said the incident is believed to have occurred between July 1 and July 4, although the exact circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear.
Investigators have appealed to members of the public to cooperate with security agencies by providing any information that could help identify and arrest those responsible.
“People should desist from acts of lawlessness. Anyone with information that can lead to the suspects should volunteer it so they are brought to book and made to answer relevant charges,” Maate added.
By press time, no arrests had been made, and police said inquiries into the suspected murder were ongoing.