Police in Kira Division are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a 35-year-old woman identified as Ndagire Dorothy, a resident of Najjera Busibante Zone in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District.
According to preliminary reports, police received information on February 18, 2026, at about 7:15am regarding a woman who had been found unresponsive behind a container structure along Mamerito Road, near Florida Apartments in Kito Zone. Officers promptly responded to the scene and confirmed the incident.
Investigations indicate that the deceased had parked her motor vehicle, registration number UBL 549P, a grey Isis Pearl, along the roadside the previous night. It is alleged that she arrived at the location while in a drunken state. At approximately 11:00pm, her husband reportedly picked their children from the vehicle and left her at the scene.
Witnesses state that in the morning hours, Dorothy was seen moving behind the container structure, where she was later discovered unresponsive. Police examined the body at the scene and reported no visible external injuries.
The body was subsequently conveyed to Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death. Authorities have commenced investigations, including the review of CCTV footage from the surrounding area, to help reconstruct the deceased’s movements prior to her death.
Police have urged members of the public to remain calm as inquiries continue. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The statement was issued by ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police.