Police have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of murdering his former girlfriend, who died two days after allegedly being stabbed during a domestic dispute in Wakiso District.
The suspect, identified as Musa Maguma, also known as Awali, is accused of stabbing 30-year-old Nabona Shawula in the stomach on October 20, 2026, in Masajja Kibira A Zone, Masajja Division.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the incident occurred at around 10pm following a disagreement between the two, who had reportedly ended their relationship about five months earlier.
Following the alleged attack, Shawula was rushed to a nearby health facility before being referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital for further treatment. She underwent surgery and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, where she remained under medical care.
However, her condition deteriorated, and she died at approximately 3am on October 22, two days after the incident.
Police initially registered the case as domestic violence but later upgraded it to murder following Shawula’s death.
Homicide detectives, together with scenes-of-crime officers, visited the scene, recorded statements from witnesses and launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a subsequent operation, police tracked down and arrested Maguma on Dolwe Island in Namayingo District, where he had reportedly been hiding.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue ahead of his appearance in court.
ASP Owoyesigyire condemned domestic violence, urging couples experiencing disagreements to seek peaceful and lawful ways of resolving their differences.
He also called on members of the public to report cases of domestic violence to the nearest police station before they escalate into serious crimes.
