- Police in Budalang’i are investigating the unexplained death of a primary school deputy headteacher.
- A woman who was reportedly with the teacher shortly before his death is being sought by investigators.
- A post mortem examination is expected to establish the cause of death and guide the ongoing probe.
Police in Budalang’i, Busia County, have launched investigations into the mysterious death of a primary school teacher. Officers discovered his body in a room at a restaurant in Bubango area.
The deceased, identified as Michael Ongwayo, was found dead in the establishment in the early hours of Thursday. As a result, police have opened a probe into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Woman sought in connection with the death
According to Bunyala Sub-County Police Commander Isaac Kimuge, Ongwayo, who served as a deputy headteacher at a primary school in the area, had entered the room accompanied by a woman believed to be a fellow teacher.
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Police say restaurant attendants later allegedly saw the woman leaving the premises in a hurry, leaving Ongwayo behind. Shortly after, staff found the teacher dead in the room. Notably, his body bore no visible injuries, which has raised questions over what led to his death.
Consequently, police have launched a manhunt for the woman who was reportedly in Ongwayo’s company shortly before his death. Investigators now aim to establish her identity and whereabouts as they piece together the events leading up to the teacher’s death.
Post-mortem to guide investigations
Authorities took Ongwayo’s body to Port Victoria Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a post-mortem examination. The autopsy is expected to establish the exact cause and manner of death, giving investigators crucial leads.
Meanwhile, police are also interviewing restaurant employees and other potential witnesses as part of efforts to reconstruct Ongwayo’s final moments.
The death has sent shockwaves through the Budalang’i community, with residents anxiously awaiting answers over the teacher’s sudden demise. Police have urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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