Kibaale Man Arrested Over Murder of 49-Year-Old Neighbour

What the report says

Police in Kibaale District have arrested a 29-year-old man, identified as Nsabimana Rukara, in connection with the killing of his 49-year-old neighbour, Aminah Tumwebaze, according to Nile Post. The incident was reported in Rubona Village, Rwamagando Parish, Kyakazihire Sub-county, where Tumwebaze lived and where her body was later found in a bush near a grazing area.

The article says Tumwebaze had gone on Monday evening to collect her goats and did not return home. Residents said they grew worried when the animals came back without her, prompting a search that led to the discovery of her body. They then alerted police at Kyakazihire Police Station. Local leaders and residents described the death as shocking and called for a thorough investigation.

Police said investigations are underway to determine what happened and why. The report notes that unconfirmed community accounts suggested a possible personal dispute involving a woman, but police had not established that as a motive and the suspect denied the allegation during questioning. Kibaale district criminal investigations officers confirmed the case is under inquiry, while the suspect remains in custody.

The killing has also raised concern among some residents about the speed of the police response after the body was found. Beyond this case, the incident underscores continuing community worries about violent disputes and the need for prompt security response in rural areas.