In Mbale City, a somber air hangs over a guesthouse along Soroti Highway in Namakwekwe ward, following the tragic discovery of a 24-year-old woman found lifeless in her room on a Sunday evening.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the 24 year old woman, accompanied by an unidentified man, had checked into the guesthouse earlier that day.
Shockingly, just hours later, her lifeless body was discovered by lodge staff around 1pm, prompting an immediate alert to the authorities.
As the investigation unfolds, the deceased’s companion remains at large, igniting efforts by the police to trace and apprehend the individual.
Meanwhile, the victim’s identity is withheld pending notification of her family, underscoring the sensitivity of the situation.
Amidst the unfolding tragedy, concerns emerge regarding the handling of the crime scene, with observations pointing to lapses in preserving potential evidence.
Residents express unease over the perceived lack of proper crime scene management, raising questions about the integrity of the ongoing investigations.
A resident lamented, “There was no clear crime scene management. Guests were moving in and out freely. It was like nothing had happened.”
