Police have provided an update on the murder of 22-year-old Jovia Namuwulya, confirming that Kira Road Police have commenced investigations into the incident.Speaking to the press, the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) spokesperson, SP Rachel Kawala, confirmed that the murder occurred between midnight and 6:00 a.m. on August 20, 2026.I’m here to confirm that Kira Road Police are actively investigating a murder incident that occurred on the 20th of August 2026 between midnight and 6 a.m.The deceased has been identified as Jovia Namuwulya, approximately 22 years old, who was working as a waitress and was a resident of Mukalazi Zone, Bukoto I Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala District.According to police, Namuwulya had rented a room at the residence approximately seven months ago. About three months after moving in, she reportedly received a female visitor identified as Turindamukama Rose, who later started living with her in the same room.Police said that on 20th August, relatives of Namuwulya contacted the caretaker after failing to reach her on the phone.The caretaker, together with Namuwulya’s sister, reportedly proceeded to her room, where they found the door locked. Upon looking through the window, they allegedly noticed blood stains inside the room.They subsequently gained access to the room and found Namuwulya lying in a pool of blood. However, her friend, Turindamukama Rose, was reportedly nowhere to be found and is currently being sought by police in connection with the incident.On August 20, 2026, the caretaker of the houses received a call from the relatives of the deceased inquiring about Jovia as she was reportedly not responding to their calls. The caretaker, together with the deceased’s sister, proceeded to the room where Jovia was staying.Upon arrival, they found the room locked. On looking through the window, they observed blood stains inside the room. They subsequently accessed the room and found Jovia lying in a pool of blood.Breakthrough in David Owori murder probe reveals wider robbery networkThe deceased’s body was taken to the City Mortuary for a postmortem examination as investigations continue.Police said efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the suspect, while urging anyone with information that could help identify or locate her to report to the nearest police station.The public has also been urged to exercise caution when dealing with people they do not know well, particularly when granting them access to their homes and property. @deejayexpendable 22 Year Old Jovia Murdered in Bukoto | Police Hunt Prime Suspect Kiira Road Police are investigating the murder of Namuwulya Jovia, 22, a waitress and resident of Bukoto. Jovia was killed on August 20, 2026, at her rental. Police say the room was locked, with blood stains reportedly seen inside through the window. Investigations are ongoing as police hunt for the prime suspect. IvanKaahwaReports #CitizensVoice ♬ original sound – IvanKaahwaReportsCitizensVoice – IvanKaahwaReportsCitizensVoice The post Police investigate murder of 22-year-old Jovia Namuwulya in Kampala appeared first on MBU.