Police in Kabale District have arrested a man suspected of killing his wife in Mayengo Cell, Kiniogo Ward, Katuna Town Council.
The suspect, identified as Andrew Mugabe, is accused of killing his wife, Mukandayisenga Donatele, also known as Shantari, a Rwandan national. He is currently detained at Kabale Central Police Station.
According to Junior Kiberu, a 19-year-old student at St. Barnabas Secondary School in Mayengo Cell, the incident occurred on Saturday at around 10:00 a.m.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident. He said the suspect allegedly had a quarrel with Mukandayisenga before hitting her on the head with a metallic bar, causing her to fall unconscious.
Maate stated that the victim was rushed to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
He said that police registered a case of murder at Katuna. The scene was visited and documented by the Acting District Criminal Investigations Officer (ag. D/CID/O) of Kabale and their team. Relevant statements were obtained from witnesses.
Maate confirmed that the suspect has been arrested and is currently undergoing questioning.
