We continue to register murders arising out of domestic violence, where spouses and other vulnerable family members, are victims. The territorial police in Rwizi Region and Kiruhura, registered an incident of murder by stabbing of a husband and subsequent suicide. The facts gathered indicate that on the 28.09.2023, at around 1pm, at Kamuzinzi cell, Kashongi sub county, a one Akampaobusingye Allen, a 19 year old house wife, picked a knife and stabbed her husband, Akatwijuka Innocent, aged 26, to death, due to infidelity and child neglect of the 2 year old.
In Greater Bushenyi and Buhweju, a one Kakuru Innocent, was arrested for the alleged murder by hacking of his biological mother, Kantayomba Faridah, aged 68, on the, 28.09.2023, at Ekinoni village, Rugongo parish in Buhweju district. The victim had deep cuts on the head.
Again the police in Katonga and Kanoni Gomba have in custody, a one Ssenyonjo Leonard, a 24 year old, peasant of Matongo village, Kabulasoke, for the alleged murder by beating of his wife Allen Ssenyonjo, on the 25.09.2023 at around 6pm, in the garden. The victim fell unconscious and was transferred home, where her condition worsened and she died. The police in Busoga North and Buyende have in custody, a one Tigawalana Yoweri, of Bubiro village, Nabitula parish, for the alleged murder of his step-son, Bakaswirewa Aniyani, aged one and a half years. The suspect found when his wife had taken the child to the nearest clinic for treatment, and started assaulting her, and her child, on the 29.09.2023 at around 7pm. The victim succumbed to the injuries.
We do strongly condemn such murders in domestic settings. We continue to urge spouses and parents, to have respect and care for each other, while in their homes, and avoid taking the law in their hands. All persons in abusive relationships are urged to seek assistance from the Child and Family Protection Unit.
SCP Enanga Fred
Police Spokesperson
3rd October 2023
