Tragic Mystery: Police Probe Murder Of 40-Year-Old Luwero Mother Found Dead After Night Out With Friends

Police in Luwero District are investigating an apparent murder of a 40-year-old woman whose body was discovered in an unfinished house in Bukuma Village, Luwero Town Council.

Robinah Nyangoma’s body was found early Sunday morning after reportedly leaving home last night under unclear circumstances.

According to her twin sister Aidah Nyakato, Nyangoma’s friends came by the previous evening, inviting her to join them for an outing.

“Nyangoma had asked for more time, promising to meet them later,” she reporters

Nyakato recalls going to bed around 10pm with her sister still at home but says she was “shocked to receive a disturbing call while preparing to go for prayers.”

“The call was asking me to identify a murdered woman only to find it was my sister lying lifeless,” she noted.

Mustafah Ntambi, the Bukuma LCI vice chairperson, said he was informed of the incident at around 7am as he condemned the brutal killing.

“I urge residents to exercise caution when moving at night, especially amid allegations that Nyangoma was attacked while returning from a night outing,” he added.

Nyangoma leaves behind two sons and a daughter, with the eldest aged around 14 with the youngest 11 years old.

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