In Summary: A 36-year-old boda boda rider, Mugaya Anthony, has been found murdered along the Kamuli-Jinja Highway after reportedly disappearing from his usual operating stage. His body was discovered in Bugobi Village with multiple injuries to the head and face, while his red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UMA 889DY, is missing.
Kamuli, Uganda — Police in Kamuli District have launched investigations into the murder of a 36-year-old boda boda rider whose body was discovered dumped along the Kamuli-Jinja Highway, with his motorcycle reportedly stolen.
The deceased has been identified as Mugaya Anthony, a resident of Kidogwa B, Wankole Sub-county, who operated a boda boda at Luzinga Stage.
According to Busoga North Region Police Spokesperson SK Lubega, residents discovered Mugaya’s body in Bugobi Village, Bupadhengo Parish, Nawanyago Sub-county, approximately 10 metres from the main road.
The body had multiple injuries, particularly around the head and face, which police suspect were inflicted using a blunt object.
Preliminary police information indicates that Mugaya was last seen at his usual operating stage during the evening of November 9, 2026.
He was later found dead, while his red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UMA 889DY, was reported missing, raising suspicion that he was killed during a robbery.
Lubega confirmed the incident and said investigations were underway to identify the perpetrators and recover the stolen motorcycle.
He appealed to members of the public, particularly boda boda riders, to remain vigilant and exercise caution when accepting clients, especially during late-night hours.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators in identifying the suspects or recovering the missing motorcycle has been urged to report to the nearest police station.
Mugaya’s body was taken for a postmortem examination as investigations into the suspected aggravated robbery and murder continue.
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