Police have arrested a 38-year-old man on Dolwe Island in Namayingo District in connection with the death of his former girlfriend, who succumbed to injuries two days after he allegedly stabbed her during a domestic dispute.
The suspect, identified as Musa Maguma, also known as Awali, is accused of fatally attacking Nabona Shawula, 30, who died on October 22, 2026, at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer ASP Luke Owoyesigyire said the incident occurred at about 10pm on October 20 in Masajja Kibira A Zone, Masajja Division, Wakiso District.
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According to Owoyesigyire, Maguma allegedly stabbed Shawula in the stomach with a knife following a disagreement between the two, who had reportedly ended their relationship about five months earlier.
He said Shawula was initially taken to a nearby health facility before being transferred to Mulago National Referral Hospital for specialized treatment.
At Mulago, she underwent surgery and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, but died at approximately 3am on October 22.
Following the attack, police opened investigations and eventually traced the suspect to Dolwe Island, where he had reportedly gone into hiding. He was subsequently arrested.
The case, which was first recorded as domestic violence, was reclassified as murder after Shawula died from her injuries.
Police said homicide detectives and scenes-of-crime officers visited the scene, gathered witness statements and began inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Owoyesigyire said Maguma was being held in police custody as authorities prepared to take him to court.
He condemned domestic violence and urged couples facing disagreements to resolve them through peaceful and lawful channels.
He also encouraged members of the public to report cases of domestic abuse to the nearest police station before they escalate into serious violence.
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