Police in Masaka are investigating a deadly bar fight that ended with a man being stabbed to death. The incident, which occurred in Mukungwe–Kiyanja village, Nyendo–Mukungwe Division, stemmed from a dispute over a woman.
The victim, Denis Luyima, and the suspect, Pafula Nuwabiire, had just returned from watching the Uganda Cranes vs. Niger football match and stopped for drinks at a local bar around 2 a.m. on Monday. An argument began between the two men over a woman identified as Stella Adongo.
According to witnesses, Nuwabiire suspected Luyima of having a romantic affair with his girlfriend, which led to a verbal exchange that escalated into a physical fight.
During the altercation, Nuwabiire allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Luyima in the chest, killing him instantly.
Community members, led by Mathias Ddumba, condemned the killing, attributing it to excessive alcohol consumption and the proliferation of unregulated bars that operate late into the night. “Too many men abandon their homes to spend entire nights in bars, which fuels domestic conflicts,” a resident said.
Reginah Najjinda, the Local Council I Chairperson, also linked the violence to drug abuse among the youth, stating that many act recklessly while under the influence.
Police from Nyendo Division responded to the scene, examined the premises, and transported the body to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital for a postmortem examination.
Greater Masaka Region Police Spokesperson, ASP Twaha Kasirye, confirmed that both Nuwabiire and Stella Adongo were arrested to assist with investigations.
