The territorial police in Kyankwanzi are investigating the murder of Muhawimaana Fransina a female aged 27yrs. Muhawimaana was allegedly murdered by her husband Nayebare Amon a 28yr old.
The incident occurred in the wee hours of today Tuesday 29/03/2022 at about 1:00am at the couple’s home in Kijubya village, Byerima sub-county Kyankwanzi district.
Preliminary findings indicate that the couple has been married for about three years, with a girl child of about one and a half years.
It is also reported that the deceased had two other children fathered by another man before getting married to the suspect.
On 29/03/2022 at around 1:00am a quarrel ensued between the couple after Nayebare suspected the deceased to be in possession of a secret Simcard, she was using to communicate with an alleged lover.
The suspect who was armed with a panga used it to cut the deceased on the head breaking her skull and causing instant death.
Our officers responded to the scene upon receiving this information and documented the scene of the crime.
The officers also obtained statements from the relevant witnesses. An exhibit of the Killer weapon (panga) has been recovered and the deceased’s body examined.
One suspect, the deceased’s husband has been arrested to aid investigations.
We encourage the couples/victims of domestic violence to always report to relevant authorities like LCs and make use of our Child family and protection units located at all territorial police stations across the region.
Inquiries are still ongoing.
Source: Uganda Police Force