According to Luke Owoyesigyire, deputy spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police, the incident occurred on Wednesday morning at the Kira Division headquarters in Bulindo, Kira Division, Wakiso district.
Police investigates mysterious death of Kira Division treasurer
The Kira Division Territorial Police are probing the untimely death of Godfrey Mbona, a 40-year-old man who served as Kira Division's treasurer.
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According to earlier accounts, Mbona came to work in a regular state.
However, something unexpected happened during his lunch break, and when he returned, some of his coworkers observed that he had locked himself inside his office.
They glanced through the glass, concerned for his well-being, and were astounded to see him lying in the office lavatory.
“Our dedicated team of experts is working tirelessly to determine the exact cause of Mr. Godfrey’s tragic passing. We understand the public’s desire for answers, and we are committed to providing updates as soon as more information becomes available,” Owoyesigyire said in a statement.
According to Oweiyesigire, the deceased's body was recovered and transported to Mulago's City Mortuary for a full postmortem examination.
According to the 2022 Police Crime Report, the number of crimes committed in the country increased dramatically in 2022 when compared to the previous year.
The report indicated that the number of offences grew by more than 18% in one year compared to the previous one.
"A total of 231,653 cases were reported in 2022, up from 1960–81 in 2021. Thefts increased by 41% to 61508 from 43583 in 2021, while assaults increased by 9% from 29317 to 32041," the report revealed.
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