Uganda Police are investigating the killing of a journalist, Thomas Pere 36, whose body was discovered dumped in a field Monday morning during a routine police patrol.

The slain journalist is believed to have been beaten to death and later dumped in the field by unknown people. He has been working at New Vision as a features writer and occasionally engaged in photography.

The Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Ibin Ssenkumbi, said the deceased’s body was found with wounds on the head resulting from beating with a blunt object, possibly an iron bar.

“The wallet, phone and other possessions of the deceased were retrieved hence ruling out theft and robbery,” Ssenkumbi said.

{additional reporting: NV}