Police in Kabale District are hunting for a woman accused of assaulting and killing a 48-year-old man following a domestic altercation.
The suspect, identified as Evelyn Ayebare, is alleged to have attacked Elias Natukunda, a resident of Nyakabungo Cell, Nyakasharara Parish in Kaharo Sub-county, on Friday, September 12, 2025.
According to preliminary investigations, the incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. at Omukikazi Trading Centre in Butoore Cell, Nyakasharara Parish.
Eyewitnesses told police that Ayebare allegedly struck Natukunda with a piece of wood after he reportedly insulted her by calling her a prostitute.
Natukunda later succumbed to the injuries.
The case was reported at Kaharo Police Station by Elvis Akankwasa. Officers immediately visited and documented the scene, recorded statements from witnesses, and conducted a postmortem examination.
Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, confirmed the incident, adding that efforts are underway to track down the suspect, who remains at large.
“We call upon anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspect to volunteer it to the police so she can be brought to justice,” Maate said.
Maate said that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
