The Crime Intelligence Unit in Mukono in liaison with Mukono CPS, carried out an intelligence-led operation and arrested, a one Musimenta Ruth, a 30 year old, housewife and employee at NJ Business Solutions, for the murder by stabbing of her husband, Nsubuga James to death; on the night of 17th – 18th May 2024, at their marital home in Katikamu village, Mpoma Parish, Nama sub-county in Mukono district.
According to Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, the male victim was stabbed by his wife around the neck area, during his sleep, which led to his death. The suspect kept the body of the deceased in the bedroom for 2 days, till the 19.05.2024, when it was recovered by police.
”The CI task team picked intelligence, indicating how the suspect was arranging to bury the body in a shallow grave, near the toilet. The killer’s weapon of a knife was recovered. Two army shoes and a toy pistol, that belonged to the deceased, were also recovered from the house,” says Enanga.
He adds, ”We strongly condemn such acts of violence and brutality within domestic settings. The tragic incident brought an end to an abusive relationship between the couple. Upon interrogation, the suspect admitted to killing her husband, in a pre-meditated manner, after she picked up the knife and hid it in the bedroom.
We thank our CI task team and Mukono Police for a job well done. The suspect is being processed on murder charges.”
