A Busia woman who received a mysterious call at 1am offering to collect meat for free is found dead.

• Residents of Solo 'A' village in Busia district, eastern Uganda, were shocked by the discovery of Paulina Rokiru's body.
• The incident prompted swift action by local authorities, and three suspects are already in custody as the investigation progresses.
• Bukedi Regional Police spokesperson Moses Mgwe said the discovery of Lokiru's body had shocked the community.

On May 8, 2024, the tranquility of eastern Uganda's Busia district was shattered by a horrifying discovery as the body of a 40-year-old woman was found abandoned in the Solo River.

The incident has sparked an uproar among local authorities, and three suspects are already in custody as the investigation progresses.

According to the Daily Monitor report, Bukedi Regional Police Spokesperson Moses Mgwe said Paulina Rokiru's body was discovered in the morning.

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“We received information that a 40-year-old woman had been murdered and during the investigation we arrested three people,” Magwe said.

However, the motive for the killing remains unclear and many questions remain unanswered.

Chilling details have emerged of a mysterious phone call the victim received around 1am, attempting to lure her from her home on the pretext of giving away free meat.

Authorities are actively investigating whether this phone call played a pivotal role in her tragic death.

Solo 'A' Village International Association President Sam Mbogo detailed how residents encountered the tragic scene on their way to their farms in the morning.

“They noticed bloodstains along the riverbank and upon closer inspection found her body lying on the riverbed,” Mbogo explained.

Locals remember Rokil as a caring person who worked hard as a cleaner and often spent his time sorting cereals at Busia's main market.

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Her husband, Paul Agan, a security guard, said he was on duty and provided an alibi for his whereabouts during the incident.

Agan expressed disbelief at the tragedy, saying his wife was a person who “never held a grudge against anyone.”

The search for answers intensifies as authorities continue to scrutinize the evidence and the community grapples with the loss of Lokiru.

Source: TUKO.co.ke