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Bodaboda rider murdered, motorcycle stolen in Kamuli
The deceased, identified as Anthony Mugaya, was reportedly attacked after leaving his usual operating stage at Luzinga on the evening of November 9, 2026, and his motorcycle was taken by suspected robbers.
The deceased's body was discovered by residents about 10 metres from the highway in Bugobi village, Nawanyago sub-county, Kamuli District.
By: Simon Masaba, Journalist @New Vision
KAMULI - Police in Kamuli District are investigating the murder of a 36-year-old bodaboda rider whose body was found dumped along the Kamuli–Jinja Highway.
The deceased, identified as Anthony Mugaya, was reportedly attacked after leaving his usual operating stage at Luzinga on the evening of November 9, 2026, and his motorcycle was taken by suspected robbers.
His body was discovered by residents about 10 metres from the highway in Bugobi village, Nawanyago sub-county, Kamuli District.
Police said Mugaya, a resident of Kidogwa B, Wankole Sub-county, sustained multiple injuries, particularly to the head and face, suspected to have been inflicted using a blunt objectz.
His red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UMA 889DY, which he used for commercial transport, is missing.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Mugaya was last seen at his usual operating stage before his body was discovered, prompting police to open investigations into aggravated robbery and murder.
Police said Mugaya, a resident of Kidogwa B, Wankole Sub-county, sustained multiple injuries, particularly to the head and face, suspected to have been inflicted using a blunt objectz.
His red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UMA 889DY, which he used for commercial transport, is missing.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Mugaya was last seen at his usual operating stage before his body was discovered, prompting police to open investigations into aggravated robbery and murder.
In a statement, Busoga North police spokesperson Samson Lubega appealed to members of the public, particularly bodaboda riders, to remain vigilant when transporting passengers, especially during late-night hours.
Police also asked members of the public with any information that could lead to the identification of the suspects or recovery of the stolen motorcycle to report to the nearest police station.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the murder are ongoing.
Last week, the internal affairs minister, Ephraim Kamuntu, told parliament that security agencies had recorded 3,192 murder cases nationwide between January and September 2026.
Police also asked members of the public with any information that could lead to the identification of the suspects or recovery of the stolen motorcycle to report to the nearest police station.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the murder are ongoing.
Last week, the internal affairs minister, Ephraim Kamuntu, told parliament that security agencies had recorded 3,192 murder cases nationwide between January and September 2026.