By Ronnie Weswa
BUTALEJA
A decomposing body of a man suspected to be about 34 years has been discovered floating on the water of River Manafwa towards Doho -B- Village.
The body was seen by residents on Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 in Bambone Village, Nanyulu Parish, Butaleja District who later alerted the area LC1 Chairman, Mauta George.
According to Police Spokesperson, Bukedi South region, IP Mugwe Johnson Moses, residents intercepted the body and tied with a rope.
He says that whereas the identity of the deceased has not been established, it is suspected that he is a Gishu from either, Manafwa, Namisindwa or Bududa Districts. It is suspected that he could have drowned from one of those districts and his body carried towards Butaleja by water.
The deceased was putting on a black long sleeve shirt without trouser or underwear and the body had started decomposing giving the impression that he could have died 2 to 3 days ago.
The body was conveyed to Mbale City Mortuary pending post mortem.
