Seventeen human skulls encased in metal boxes have been uncovered at a suspected shrine in central Uganda, according to police reports shared with AFP on Tuesday.
The macabre discovery was made on Monday by children gathering firewood near Kabanga village, situated about 40 kilometers (24 miles) west of Kampala.
Local media reports indicate that residents alerted the police after spotting the metallic boxes containing what appeared to be human skulls buried in a shrine.
Regional police spokesman Majid Karim confirmed the find, stating, “We acted quickly to excavate the site and have so far recovered 17 human skulls.”
The police are continuing their excavation efforts to ensure no additional remains are buried at the site.
The recovered skulls are currently undergoing examination to determine their age, sex, and burial timeline.
Karim advised the public to remain calm, as some local residents have been understandably shocked by the discovery.
The investigation is ongoing to uncover the circumstances surrounding the skulls and identify those responsible.
The origin of the skulls remains unclear.
However, local media reported that the site was previously used for gatherings of worshippers.
Police have linked the site to an individual who is currently fleeing authorities.
This person is connected to a separate case involving the murder of prominent traditional Baganda leader and entrepreneur Daniel Bbosa.
Bbosa was killed by hired gunmen in February while returning home from work in Kampala.
Mpigi district, although densely populated, retains a semi-rural character with agriculture as the primary economic activity.
Coffee and bananas are key cash crops, and the region is connected by a major road to neighboring countries such as Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
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