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The body of an Egyptian national who disappeared a week ago was found in Awoja swamp in Soroti district on Saturday.

Ahmed Zinhom Ibrahim Selim, 32, was a resident of Camp Swahili ward in Soroti city west division.

He was last seen alive at his residence on the evening of February 23. He was reportedly in the company of two friends at the time.

The following day (Saturday), his employee — one Mark Kisolo — is said to have gone to check on him at his home but did not find him after letting himself in.

A case of disappearance was registered at the Police in Soroti City East division. 

At the time, the Police said they suspected foul play "based on the analysis of the victim’s house by a team of detectives and crime scene officers". A pair of trousers of the missing man was last seen and was recovered.

On Monday this week (February 26), the Police in East Kyoga identified two suspects arrested in connection with the disappearance.

One of them was Muhammed Nabil Ali, who was reportedly with Selim on the evening he was last seen alive. The other was Kisolo, who is said to have accessed his house on Saturday.

The territorial Police then asked the public to provide any information on the whereabouts of the missing man.

On Saturday afternoon (March 2), East Kyoga Police spokesperson Oscar Gregg Ageca said Selim's body had been found in Awoja swamp.

In a statement, he said they have so far arrested five people as persons of interest in the matter. They include four Egyptian nationals and one Ugandan.

“Since the body of the deceased has been found, the charge against the suspects will be changed to match the nature of the offense of murder vide CRB 48/2024 of Soroti West division policing jurisdiction,” said Ageca.

Inquiry and consequent prosecution of the matter will proceed as under the law, added Police.