Seventeen human skulls were discovered in metal boxes at a suspected shrine in Kabanga village, near Mpigi town in central Uganda on Monday.
Children searching for firewood found the skulls and alerted locals, who then contacted the police.
Majid Karim, spokesperson for Katonga Regional Police, stated that 17 skulls were recovered from the site.
Police are continuing to excavate the area to ensure no additional remains are present and are examining the skulls to determine their age, sex, and burial timeline. The site has been sealed off as a crime scene.
The shrine’s suspected owner, Mr. Tabula Bbosa Lujja, is currently on the run and linked to a separate murder case involving traditional leader Daniel Bbosa. The connection between Lujja and the skulls remains unclear.
Residents were shocked by the discovery, noting that while the site was known for gatherings, there were no signs of ritualistic activities.
Police are using an excavator to dig up the site, but the steep terrain poses challenges.
Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, Buganga Kingdom’s information minister, condemned human sacrifice and called for a thorough investigation.
No arrests have been made yet, and police continue to gather information to identify those responsible.
