Police in Kazo District are investigating the murder of a veterinary practitioner who was allegedly strangled at his home in Buremba Town Council, with his motorcycle, cash and other valuables stolen.

The deceased has been identified as Nuwagira Amos, 35, a resident of Bwizi A Cell, Kijooha Ward, Buremba Town Council.

According to a police report, Nuwagira was allegedly killed during the night of Friday, October 2, and his body was discovered by his wife early Saturday morning.

Police said Nuwagira's wife, Bahikire Winnie, left home at about 9:30pm on Friday to attend night prayers in Bwizi Cell, leaving her husband with their eight-year-old daughter.

Bahikire returned home at about 6am on Saturday and called her daughter to open the rear door for her. Upon entering the house, she noticed that Nuwagira's red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UEW 890Y, a television set and solar battery were missing.

She proceeded to the bedroom, where she found her husband dead and raised an alarm. Neighbours gathered at the scene before police were notified.

Police said the assailants also took Shs800,000 in cash and a smartphone.

There were no visible signs of forced entry at the house, according to police. Investigators are examining the circumstances under which the assailants gained access to the home.

The case is being investigated as murder and aggravated robbery.

The body was taken to Ruhooko Hospital for a postmortem examination as police commenced investigations.

No suspect had been arrested by the time of filing this report.

Rwizi Regional Police spokesperson SP Samson Kasasira said investigations into the incident were ongoing.