Written By | Jovita Hasto
The suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack
Search
By Jovita Hasto
Police in the Rwizi Region have arrested Enock Atwebembire, who is suspected of murdering Medius Ninsiima, a 52-year-old resident of Kyonyo Cell, Bushwere Parish, Mwizi Sub-county in Rwampara District.
According to police, the incident occurred on January 4, 2026, at around 6:00 p.m., when the deceased sustained deep cuts that led to her death.
“The deceased had left her home for Rwentojo Trading Centre to buy salt. While there, she encountered a campaign rally for a parliamentary candidate, where she delayed for some time. On her way back home, approximately 20 metres from her residence, she was attacked by an assailant armed with a panga. The attacker inflicted four deep cuts on her head and injured the fingers of her right hand,” police said in a statement.
The suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack. The statement further indicates that Ninsiima raised an alarm that attracted members of the community; however, she later succumbed to excessive bleeding.
Police explained that investigations revealed the suspect had, on a previous occasion, been found hiding under the deceased’s bed while armed with a panga. Police added that the deceased was the aunt of the suspect.
As investigations continue, police deployed a sniffer dog, which led investigators to the suspect.
“Police promptly introduced a canine, Hector, at the scene, which tracked a scent trail to a public gathering, where the suspect, Enock Atwebembire, was identified and arrested,” police added.
Torch Media Africa
