Police in Bushenyi District are investigating circumstances surrounding a suspected murder by assault following the death of a 42-year-old man allegedly assaulted by his brother in Bumbaire Sub-county.
The deceased, identified as Tibayungwa Patrick, a resident of Rwamabare Village, Bumbaire Parish in Bumbaire Sub-county, reportedly succumbed to injuries on Sunday while being transported to hospital for medical treatment.
According to Police, preliminary investigations indicate that Patrick had allegedly been subjected to repeated assaults by his brother, Mugumya David, 51, a resident of the same village.
The matter was initially reported to Police as an assault case at Bumbaire Police Station on June 5, 2026. However, after the victim succumbed to the injuries on June 7, the case was upgraded to murder and later registered at Bushenyi Central Police Station.
In a statement, Greater Bushenyi Regional Police spokesperson SP Apollo Tayebwa said Police officers visited and processed the scene in line with standard procedures before transferring the body to Kitagata Hospital mortuary pending a postmortem examination.
“The suspect, Mugumya David, has been arrested and is currently in Police custody to assist with ongoing investigations,” SP Tayebwa said.
SP Tayebwa strongly condemned all forms of violence and urged members of the public to resolve disputes through lawful means while seeking timely intervention from relevant authorities.
