Police are hunting for a man identified as Godi Muwonge, also known by the alias Kabaka Aperu, after a woman he checked into a lodge with was later found dead under mysterious circumstances in Nsangi, Kyengera Town Council, along the Masaka highway.
Woman Found Dead After Night with Suspect
The deceased, identified only as Patricia, is believed to have met Muwonge at a local bar before the two proceeded to Sanyuka Lodge in the early hours of September 7. Lodge records confirm they paid Shs10,000 for a room.According to lodge management, the pair appeared to be in a partying mood, frequently leaving the premises to buy more alcohol and returning to continue drinking. Witnesses said that Patricia became heavily intoxicated during their stay.
“She Could Barely Stand” — Witnesses
On the night of Tuesday, September 10, Patricia was reportedly brought back to the lodge by Muwonge in a severely drunken state.
“She could barely stand on her own,” said a lodge worker, speaking anonymously.
Despite her condition, Muwonge managed to get her into the room. Witnesses allege that he later tried to revive her with milk when her health worsened — a common home remedy for alcohol poisoning in some local circles. However, the effort was unsuccessful.
Police: Suspect Fled the Scene
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed that Muwonge fled the lodge during the night, leaving Patricia behind.
“Investigators suspect Muwonge fled after realising Patricia’s health was deteriorating,” said Onyango.
The following morning, lodge staff discovered Patricia’s body lying lifeless in the same room. Nsangi Police were called immediately and conducted a scene examination. Officers took witness statements and recovered a milk container, believed to have been used in the attempted revival.
Patricia’s body was later transported to the City Mortuary for a full post-mortem examination“Nsangi Police Division has opened a death inquiry file to establish the exact circumstances under which Patricia died. The post-mortem report will guide the investigation further,” Onyango confirmed.
Who Was Patricia?
Friends of the deceased told police that Patricia worked as a commercial sex worker and was well-known in parts of Kyengera. She reportedly rented a room in Kasenge and often stayed with clients in nearby lodges.
“She didn’t always work from home,” one of her friends said. “Sometimes she preferred to stay with clients at other places.”
Public Urged to Help Locate Suspect
As the investigation deepens, authorities have launched a manhunt for Godi Muwonge, who remains on the run. Known by the alias Kabaka Aperu, he is said to be familiar within the nightlife and bar scenes of the area.
Police are urging anyone with information about Muwonge’s whereabouts to come forward and report to the nearest station.
