LWENGO.Police in Lwengo District are investigating circumstances under which a 46-year-old teacher died
The body of Dennis Mutebi, a teacher at Kyangwe Primary School was discovered tied and hanged inside his home
Mutebi was also served as treasurer for CBS POWESA, a regional education support organisation in the Masaka sub-region.
His body was discovered on Sunday in his bedroom in the Western Zone of Kinoni Town Council, according to local leaders. Police said he appeared to have been tied with ropes and hanged from the headboard of his bed, in what residents described as a brutal and baffling attack
“We were shocked to find our neighbour murdered in such a brutal manner,” Richard Ssembatya, the village chairperson, said
He added: “This is the first time something like this has happened in our village. We demand justice.”
Police said the motive remains unclear. A motorcycle and several sacks of dried coffee beans were found untouched in the house, ruling out robbery as an immediate cause, residents said.
Mutebi’s brother, Ms Joseph Ndawula, urged police to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring those responsible to justice.
“We are heartbroken, and we call upon the police to find those responsible for this terrible act,” he told journalists.
Police led by Ronald Gume retrieved the body and transported it to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination. No arrests had been made by Monday morning, but police said inquiries were ongoing.