Ugandan social media influencer Dianah Namulinde, known online as Diana Skys, was found dead, at age 24, in her apartment in Kampala City, Uganda on February 4.
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According to reporting by Daily Monitor and NBS Television, Namulinde's body was discovered 'after her friends went to check on her and found her apartment open.'
She is said to have been living alone.
Local outlets reported that Namulinde was found with signs consistent with strangulation.
Luke Owoyesigyire, deputy spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police, confirmed to local media that 'team of homicide detectives and scene of crime officers visited and documented the scene.'
Owoyesigyire also noted to the Daily Monitor that 'several exhibits' were recovered and statements were taken from 'relevant witnesses.'
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Ugandan social media influencer Dianah Namulinde, known online as Diana Skys, was found dead, at age 24, in her apartment in Kampala City, Uganda on February 4
Authorities have identified three suspects in connection with the case, with two individuals currently in custody.
NBS Television reported that one of those arrested is a security guard who was allegedly found in possession of items believed to have been stolen.
Namulinde had built a sizable online following, amassing nearly 200,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, where she shared beauty, fashion, lifestyle and travel content.
Her posts frequently showcased her life, photoshoots and brand collaborations.
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Her final Instagram post, shared on February 3, one day before her body was found, featured a fashion-forward look accompanied by the caption: 'Dianah means perfect light. Goddess of fire.'
In her Instagram bio, Namulinde described herself as a creator, makeup artist and designer, and included the phrase 'God first.'
Following news of her death, an outpouring of grief flooded her social media pages as fans, friends and fellow creators struggled to process the loss.
'Rest in heaven Dia, this is so sad and breaking,' one follower wrote.
According to reporting by Daily Monitorand NBS Television, Namulinde's body was discovered 'after her friends went to check on her and found her apartment open'
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Local outlets reported that Namulinde was found with signs consistent with strangulation
Authorities have identified three suspects in connection with the case, with two individuals currently in custody, according to Daily Monitor
'RIP my love,' another commented.
'Fly high Diana,' a fan added.
'I'm so heartbroken,' read another message.
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'Rest with angels,' wrote one user, while another said, 'Why life is so unfair. Rest in paradise, Diana.'
'May the good Lord protect your loved ones and let your beautiful soul rest in peace,' another comment read.