Police in Kigezi sub-region are currently on a manhunt for two suspects over the alleged murder of 18-year-old Cleophas Mugisha in Bugangari sub county Ruhiira village in Rukungiri district.

A police statement indicates that the incident occurred on March 17, 2025 at around 2:00pm in Ruhiira village.

Earlier reports indicate that the deceased, Mugisha, a resident of the same locality, was found by locals red-handed stealing fresh coffee seedlings from a plantation before he was killed by the two men.

Police later identified the suspects as Benon Bagambe Karyaija, 39, and Arthur Mucunguzi Karyaija, 37, both residents of Ruhira village, who are now on the run after killing Mugisha.

Elly Maate, the spokesperson for the Kigezi region police, reported that the crime scene was promptly visited, examined, and documented.

“The statements were obtained from eyewitnesses, and the victim’s body was transferred to Rwakabengo Health Center III mortuary for a postmortem examination,” Maate said.

The two suspects remain at large, with authorities calling upon the public to provide any information about their whereabouts.