Police in Kisoro District have arrested a 50-year-old woman, Dusabe Anonsiata, in connection with the murder of her husband, Joram Hafashimana, 56, a resident of Gancence Cell, Kananira Central Ward in Mupaka Town Council.
According to police, the incident occurred on the night of January 9, 2026, at the couple’s home. Preliminary investigations indicate that the killing stemmed from long-standing domestic disputes within the family. Police are currently hunting for a second suspect, identified as the couple’s son, Richard Iraguha, who remains on the run.
The matter was reported to Mupaka Police Station by a relative, prompting a swift response by officers. Police secured and examined the scene of crime, recorded witness statements, and conveyed the deceased’s body to Kisoro Hospital Mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Police noted that the family had a history of unresolved domestic misunderstandings, which are believed to have contributed to the tragic incident.
The Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, commended members of the public for their cooperation, which led to the quick arrest of one suspect.
He assured the public that efforts are ongoing to arrest all those involved and bring them to justice.
Meanwhile, police in Kabale District are investigating a suspected case of mob justice that resulted in the death of a male adult and left another man seriously injured in Kabale Municipality.
The deceased, identified only as Spancer, a resident of Makanga Cell in Central Division, reportedly died after being assaulted by a mob in the early hours of Saturday, January 10, 2026. In the same incident, 28-year-old Gilbert Ainebyona, a resident of Kigongi B Ward, sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital.
According to Maate, the incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. in Karugashe Cell, Butobere Ward, Central Division. Preliminary findings suggest that the deceased and the injured man were allegedly caught stealing from a nearby bar and hair salon. They were reportedly apprehended by local residents, who later alerted others, leading to a mob attack that proved fatal for one of the suspects.
Police officers from Kabale Police Station responded promptly, examined and documented the scene, and recorded statements from witnesses. The body of the deceased was taken to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital Mortuary for postmortem examination, while the injured victim was rushed to hospital for medical attention.
Three suspects identified as Twinomujuni Anthony, Kashengye Emmanuel, and Muhozi Mathew, also known as Kahorera have since been arrested to assist with investigations.
Maate strongly condemned acts of mob justice and urged the public to report suspected criminal activity to lawful authorities instead of taking the law into their own hands.
