Police in Rukungiri District are investigating a tragic domestic incident in which a husband allegedly murdered his wife before taking his own life in what authorities suspect was a case of poisoning.
The deceased woman has been identified as Nduhukire Bonniconcila, 56, a resident of Kamuzinzi Village, Nyabushenyi Parish, Nyarushanje Sub-county. Police say she was allegedly killed by her husband, Tumwekwase Theodoro, following a prolonged period of domestic disputes.
According to preliminary police findings, the couple had reportedly experienced ongoing domestic misunderstandings. On the night of December 15, 2025, the two are said to have quarrelled loudly throughout the night, during which the man allegedly made threats to kill someone and later take his own life.
The incident came to light on December 16, 2025, at about 5:00pm, when a family friend, Arituha Peace, went to check on the couple. Upon arrival, she found the house open with a radio playing, but received no response when she called out.
On entering the house, she discovered Nduhukire Bonniconcila lying in a pool of blood with a deep cut on the neck. She immediately raised an alarm that attracted neighbors to the scene.
The area Local Council chairperson, Apollo Kamagara, was notified and reported the matter to Kiyenje Police Post, which in turn alerted Rukungiri Central Police Station.
Police officers visited the scene and, during their assessment, discovered Tumwekwase Theodoro lying unconscious under a coffee tree near the home, having allegedly taken suspected poison.
The man was rushed to Rwamahwa Health Centre IV for emergency treatment. However, police say he succumbed to the suspected poisoning and was pronounced dead on December 17, 2025, at around 5:00am.
Both bodies have since been conveyed to Buyanja Health Centre III Mortuary for postmortem examinations as investigations continue.
Police have condemned domestic violence and urged the public to seek peaceful conflict resolution and report persistent domestic disputes to authorities before they escalate into fatal incidents.
Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the incident and said that inquiries into the matter are ongoing.
