Police investigate suspected suicide of 62-year-old security guard in Kasese

What the report says

Police in Kasese are investigating the death of a 62-year-old security guard found inside his locked room in Kyondo Cell, Nyamwamba Division. The deceased was identified as Stephen Kangalighali Masereka, who worked for Jimark Security Company and lived in Kasese Municipality, according to the Nile Post report.

The article says the incident came to light around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, after the local chairperson was informed that the room had remained locked and a strong odor, believed to be linked to rat poison, was coming from inside. The chairperson then contacted the Officer in Charge of Rukoki Police Station, who responded with officers.

Police entered the room and found Masereka dead on the floor. Rwenzori East police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate said the case is being treated as a suspected suicide while investigations continue. The scene was documented, and the body was taken to Kasese Municipal Health Centre mortuary for a postmortem to help determine the cause of death.

The report did not state what may have led to the death. More broadly, suspected suicide cases are often handled cautiously by police until medical and investigative findings are completed, and officials typically avoid drawing conclusions before a postmortem and full inquiry.