Police hunt for killers of woman found dead in pit latrine

Kisoro territorial police are actively searching for suspects in the alleged murder of 43-year-old Sylvia Nyirandagije, a resident of Masaka village, Nyakabingo parish, Chahi sub-county, Kisoro District.

According to relatives, Nyirandagije went missing on December 15, 2025, and her whereabouts remained unknown until December 17, when her body was discovered in a pit at Bihanga village, Nyakabingo parish.

A passerby spotted the body and immediately alerted locals, including Bihanga village chairperson Nteziyaremye Jackson and Masaka village LC1 chairman Habyara William.

Nteziyaremye Jackson notified the police, who visited the scene, documented it, and retrieved the body. It was taken to Kisoro Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination.

The body showed visible injuries and had a piece of cloth tied around the neck, indicating possible strangulation. Notably, the victim's relatives did not report her disappearance to authorities at the time.

Some anonymous residents described the deceased as someone who frequently drank heavily and returned home late at night. "She used to overdrink and come back home very late," one resident told our reporter on condition of anonymity.

They speculate that she may have been attacked and killed while intoxicated on her way home: "She might have been killed on her way home while drunk."

Kigezi police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate strongly condemned the incident. "We condemn this act in the strongest terms possible," Maate said. "Inquiries are ongoing to apprehend the culprits."

He urged the public to come forward with information: "Whoever hasinformation about the matter should reach out to police or local authorities to assist in the ongoing investigations."