Police in Sheema District are investigating a tragic case of alleged domestic violence that ended in the death of a 45-year-old woman at Katojo Central Village in Katojo Parish, Masheruka Sub-county.
The incident, which occurred on the night of 2 June 2026, has left the local community in shock as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing.
According to preliminary police reports, the matter was officially reported on 3 June 2026, prompting immediate deployment of officers to the scene.
The deceased has been identified as Tuhaisomwe Edrida, a resident of Katojo Central Village, where she lived with her husband and family.
Police confirmed that her husband, Muhabwe Innocent, aged 34, has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently being held as investigations continue.
Investigators say the couple had been experiencing domestic tensions that escalated into a serious dispute on the day of the incident.
Reports indicate that earlier on the same day, the deceased had reported her husband to local authorities over failure to provide financial support for their children.
Following the complaint, the suspect was reportedly summoned by police to appear on 3 June 2026 to respond to the allegations.
However, authorities say the situation escalated before he could report to the police, with the suspect allegedly becoming increasingly aggressive.
He is said to have threatened local leaders and damaged property belonging to the area chairperson, further raising concerns within the community.
Later that night, before intervention could be fully carried out, the suspect allegedly attacked his wife at their home.
Police report that he used an axe during the attack, resulting in the woman’s death at the scene.
The violent incident has been described as a shocking escalation of domestic conflict that quickly turned fatal.
Law enforcement officers responded to the scene, secured the area, and collected evidence relevant to the investigation.
The suspected murder weapon was recovered and taken in as part of ongoing forensic analysis.
The body of the deceased was transported to Kabwohe Health Centre IV for postmortem examination to assist with official inquiries.
Authorities have strongly condemned the incident, urging members of the public to seek peaceful and lawful means of resolving domestic disputes.
They also encouraged communities to report early signs of domestic violence before situations escalate into tragedy.
Police have assured the public that investigations are ongoing and that further details will be released as more information becomes available.
Meanwhile, residents of Katojo Central Village remain in mourning, describing the incident as heartbreaking and avoidable, as they await justice for the deceased.
