By Spy Uganda
Police at Kira Road Division have launched investigations into a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation that occurred on the night of February 3, 2026, in Kwaata Zone, Kyanja Ward, Kawempe Division, Kampala.
The deceased has been identified as Namulinde Diana, a 24-year-old businesswoman and social media content creator who was living alone in an apartment in Kyanja. Her body was discovered on February 4, 2026, after concerned friends went to check on her and found the apartment open.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy police spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, preliminary findings indicate that the crime involved both robbery and homicide. Earlier on the same day the body was discovered, police arrested a security guard attached to the premises after he was found in possession of items suspected to have been stolen. Some of the recovered property was later positively identified as belonging to the deceased.
A team of homicide detectives, together with Scene of Crime Officers, visited and thoroughly documented the scene. Several exhibits were recovered, and statements from relevant witnesses were recorded to aid the ongoing investigations.
Police have so far identified three suspects in connection with the incident, with two already arrested and currently in custody to assist with inquiries.
The body of Namulinde Diana was conveyed to KCCA Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem examination as investigations continue.
Police have appealed to members of the public with any information that may help the investigation to cooperate with security agencies as efforts continue to bring all those responsible to justice.
