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Kutushabe Manuellina was found hanging from a tree in her garden on Friday after being missing for four days
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Police in Rubirizi District are investigating circumstances under which a 53-year-old woman allegedly took her own life following prolonged domestic conflicts. The deceased, identified as Katushabe Manuelina, a resident of Katara III Village, Katera Parish, Kichwamba Sub-county, was found hanging from a tree in her garden on Friday after being missing for four days.
Police take the deceased's body for post-mortem
According to the LC1 chairperson of Katara III Village, John Patrick Behangana, the deceased had been facing long-standing family misunderstandings, mainly linked to a 13-year-old girl alleged to be an illegitimate child.
“As leaders, we tried several times to mediate between them, but tensions persisted. It’s very painful that the conflict has ended in such a tragic way,” Mr. Behangana said.
He appealed to families to embrace dialogue and forgiveness when handling disputes instead of resorting to violence. The deceased’s husband, Twine Deo Makaya, said their disagreement stemmed from issues surrounding the same child.
Residents expressed concern over the rising cases of domestic violence in Kichwamba Sub-county
He narrated that he had gone to work in his gardens, and upon returning home, found his wife missing. After four days of searching, her body was discovered hanging from a tree near their home. The couple had been married for many years and had four children.
The Officer-in-Charge of Kichwamba Police Station, Afande Julius Masereka, confirmed the incident, saying police visited the scene with crime investigators and took the body to Rugazi Health Centre IV for a postmortem examination.
“We advise families to embrace forgiveness and seek peaceful means of resolving disputes instead of resorting to violence,” Masereka said.
He urged residents to report early signs of domestic violence for timely intervention. Neighbors described the deceased as a quiet woman and expressed shock over her death. They appealed to the public to utilize local leaders and authorities in resolving conflicts rather than taking drastic measures.
Residents also expressed concern over the rising cases of domestic violence in Kichwamba Sub-county, calling for joint efforts by community members, religious leaders, and local authorities to promote dialogue and family reconciliation.
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