By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
KAMWENGE
Police in Kamwenge District have exhumed the body of 45-year-old Patrick Ngezampola Mufumbira, who was allegedly murdered by his wife, Sylivia Tushemerirwe Nandago, and her secret lover, Yonasan Mugarura on Friday, 12th September, 2025.
The incident occurred in Nyakishenyi Village, Kabuga Town Council, today, Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 where the duo reportedly buried Mufumbira in their compound in an attempt to conceal the crime.
According to Police, the deceased, originally from Kamusenene Village in Kifumbi Sub County, Kasanda District, was positively identified by his elder brothers, Sentiba Godfrey Legeza and Kwizera Matia, who traveled to Kamwenge after being notified.
Legeza commended the security team for their timely intervention adding that the courts of law should ensure justice is served.
SP Dr. Jonathan Katelemule, the Rwenzori Regional Police Surgeon, confirmed that a postmortem was conducted and samples were taken for forensic analysis before the body was released to the family for burial.
The two suspects remain in police custody and are expected to face murder charges as investigations continue.
