Police in Uganda’s Rwenzori East Region are investigating the death of a 45-year-old teacher who was reportedly attacked by three unidentified men in Kisinga Town Council, Kasese District.

The deceased has been identified as Kule Benjamin Mayani, a teacher at Excellent Nursery and Primary School and a resident of Kasokero Village in Kyondo Sub-county.

According to a statement from Rwenzori East Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate, the incident occurred at around midnight on September 29 in Karambi Cell, Kisinga Town Council.

Police said Mayani was travelling home from Kisinga Town with his colleague, Muhindo Pascal, when they were reportedly confronted by three unidentified assailants.

The attackers allegedly struck Mayani on the forehead with a blunt object, leaving him with serious injuries. He reportedly collapsed and died a few metres away from the location where the attack took place.

Muhindo managed to escape from the attackers and sought assistance from nearby residents. However, when they returned to the scene, Mayani had already died.

The incident was later reported at Kisinga Police Station, where police opened a murder case and commenced investigations.

Investigators reportedly examined and documented the scene, deployed a sniffer dog, recorded statements from witnesses and recovered exhibits believed to be relevant to the investigation for forensic examination.

Mayani’s body was subsequently taken to Bwera Hospital for a postmortem examination to establish further details surrounding his death.

Police have appealed to members of the public who may have information about the attack to come forward and assist investigators as efforts continue to identify and apprehend the suspects.

The circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation.