The Sembabule District Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances in which Assistant Inspector of Police Samuel Asiimwe died inside his room.
Asiimwe, 55 was the officer in charge of Kikoma Police Post in Mabindo Sub-County in Sembabule District.
Henry Kagolo, a neighbour of Asiimwe, says he last saw the deceased on Sunday in a security meeting, and he was shocked to hear that he had passed away on Monday morning.
Kagolo said the deceased lived alone.
Sembabule District Police Commander David Wills Ndawula, confirmed Asiimwe’s death, saying the force had lost a dedicated officer.
He said they have started investigations to establish the actual cause of his death and the body has been taken to Sembabule Health Centre IV for an autopsy.
