Lyantonde, Uganda – Police in Lyantonde District are investigating the suspected murder of a 15-year-old student, identified as Nankinga Meble, of Kyemamba CDC Secondary School, under the Masaka West policing region. 

According to reports, on the night of September 1, 2025, at around 10:00 p.m., Nankinga reportedly left her parents’ home and went to Kyemamba Trading Centre, where she is believed to have spent the night at the rented residence of her boyfriend, identified only as Isaac.

On the morning of September 2, her parents discovered that she had not returned home and began searching for her in the trading centre. At around 10:00 a.m., they received information that she had been seen at Isaac’s residence. On arrival, they were shocked to find their daughter lying dead on the bed inside the house.

The incident was immediately reported to police. A case of suspected murder was registered, and officers visited and examined the scene. The body was taken to Lyantonde Hospital for postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death. 

The suspect, Isaac, fled the scene and is currently on the run. Police have launched a manhunt to apprehend him. 

In a statement, SP Kasirye Twaaha, PRO Greater Masaka, confirmed the incident and assured the public that investigations are ongoing.

By ChimpReports