Police in Sheema District are investigating a suspected case of murder by hacking following the death of a 45-year-old woman in Masheruka Sub-county.
The incident occurred on the night of June 2, 2026, at Katojo Central Village, Katojo Parish in Sheema District. The deceased has been identified as Tuhaisomwe Edrida, a resident of the area.
Police have since arrested her husband, Muhabwe Innocent, 34, in connection with the incident and he remains in custody as investigations continue.
According to preliminary Police findings, the fatal incident is believed to have stemmed from a domestic dispute. Earlier that day, the deceased had reportedly raised concerns over her husband’s alleged failure to provide basic necessities for their children.
Police had summoned the suspect to appear on June 3, 2026, regarding the complaint.
Its allege that after learning of the summons, the suspect became violent, reportedly threatening local leaders and destroying a banana plantation belonging to the area chairperson.
Before Police could be updated on the alleged offences, the suspect is said to have armed himself with an axe and attacked his wife at their home, killing her instantly.
Police officers visited and documented the scene of crime, recovered the suspected murder weapon, and transported the body to Kabwohe Health Centre IV for a postmortem examination.
Speaking on the incident, Greater Bushenyi Regional Police spokesperson SP Tayebwa Apollo strongly condemned domestic violence and urged members of the public to seek peaceful and lawful means of resolving family disputes.
He said that investigations into the matter are ongoing, and Police say the public will be updated on any significant developments.
