Summary:
- The suspect, Fomia Tumuheirwe, is currently detained at Kanungu Central Police Station and is accused of assaulting Javira Tushabomwe, a resident of Kishunju Cell, Nyakatunguru Ward, Kihihi Town Council.
KANUNGU: Police in Kanungu District have arrested a woman who allegedly assaulted a 43-year-old man in Kihihi Town Council.
The suspect, Fomia Tumuheirwe, is currently detained at Kanungu Central Police Station and is accused of assaulting Javira Tushabomwe, a resident of Kishunju Cell, Nyakatunguru Ward, Kihihi Town Council.
According to a police statement, the incident occurred on the night of August 15, 2024. Tushabomwe, who was living with Tumuheirwe as his partner, was critically injured during a fight, sustaining severe head injuries. Despite his condition, the victim did not report the matter to the police or local leaders, choosing instead to stay indoors.
Police say that it wasn’t until August 18, 2024, around midday, that the Chairman of Kishunju Cell, LC 1, learned of Tushabomwe’s dire condition. Upon visiting the victim, the chairman found him in a critical state and immediately took him to the police.
While at the police station, Tushabomwe identified Tumuheirwe as the person responsible for his injuries but was unable to provide further details. He was subsequently rushed to Kihihi Health Centre for treatment.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, confirmed the incident. He revealed that on August 21, 2024, at around 10:00 AM, Tushabomwe passed away at Kihihi Health Centre IV after being referred to Kambuga Hospital.
Maate noted that the police were notified, statements were recorded from witnesses, a postmortem was conducted, and the suspect was arrested.
CUE IN MAATE …..ON THE ARREST……RR/ENG//
