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Deceased: Kyokusiima Miriam
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By Bruno Mugizi
Bushenyi
Police in Bushenyi District have launched investigations into a suspected case of murder and suicide that occurred on October 4, 2025, in Kansingyesa Village, Nyeibingo Parish, Ruhumuro Sub-county. According to police, Kyokusiima Miriam, 39, was found dead with deep cuts on her neck, arms, and legs, while her husband, Rubongyera Nelson, 36, was discovered hanging in their sitting room.
The bodies were discovered after residents alerted authorities to the gruesome scene. Police detectives promptly responded, cordoned off the area, and processed the scene in line with standard investigative procedures. A blood-stained panga was recovered next to Kyokusiima’s body, believed to have been the weapon used in the attack. Both bodies were later taken to Kyabugimbi Health Centre IV for post-mortem examinations to determine the exact cause of death.
The Greater Bushenyi Sub-region Police Acting Spokesperson, SP Apollo Tayebwa, confirmed that inquiries are underway to establish the motive behind the tragic incident.
“We strongly condemn all forms of violence and lawlessness used by some individuals to resolve domestic misunderstandings. We extend our condolences to the children of the deceased and appeal to anyone with information that could assist our investigations to come forward,” police said in a statement.
Rising Cases of Domestic Violence in Greater Bushenyi
The incident adds to growing concerns over the rising cases of domestic violence across the Greater Bushenyi region, which comprises Bushenyi, Sheema, Rubirizi, Mitooma, and Buhweju districts.
According to police and probation department records, domestic-related crimes continue to claim lives and destabilize families in the region.
In the past six months alone, Greater Bushenyi has registered 51 cases of rape and numerous incidents of defilement, many believed to stem from domestic or family-related disputes. The breakdown includes Sheema (15 cases), Bushenyi (12), Mitooma (11), Buhweju (7), and Rubirizi (6).
Authorities attribute the violence to family disputes, alcoholism, infidelity, and financial stress, noting that several cases often go unreported due to stigma and fear of retaliation.
The Uganda Police Force’s 2024 Annual Crime Report indicated that although domestic violence cases slightly declined nationwide, the vice remains one of the leading causes of homicide and family breakdowns.
As investigations continue, Bushenyi District Police have urged residents to seek mediation and counseling through community leaders, religious institutions, and probation offices rather than resorting to violence.
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