Police in Rukiga District are investigating the murder of a 45-year-old Rwandan national who was allegedly strangled following a long-standing domestic dispute.
The deceased has been identified as Malirwa James Vian, a resident of Nyamatete Village, Rwimbogo Sub-county in Gatsibo District, Rwanda.
According to Kigezi Region Police, the incident occurred on August 3, 2026, and officers moved swiftly to arrest two suspects.
The suspects are Nyirampakaniye Sitafania, 48, the deceased’s wife and a resident of Rwimbogo Sub-county, Gatsibo District, Rwanda, and Asifiwe Sarah, a casual worker from Kagarama Village, Nyabitekyere Sub-county in Nyagatare District, Rwanda.
Police said preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased and his wife had been involved in a long-standing domestic misunderstanding, which is believed to have culminated in the fatal attack.
The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue.
Kigezi Region Police spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime condemned the killing and urged members of the public to resolve domestic conflicts through lawful means.
“Domestic disputes should be reported to the Police, Local Council leaders or the Probation Office instead of resorting to violence,” he said.
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