Editor
Police in Sheema District are currently in pursuit of an individual who, while under the influence of alcohol, killed an 18-year-old woman.
The tragic incident unfolded on the night of December 31, 2023, at approximately 11:50 PM in Nyanga Central Cell, Nyanga Ward, Kabwohe Division, Sheema Municipality, Sheema District.
Confirming the incident, Marcial Tumusiime, the spokesperson for Greater Bushenyi police, identified the suspect as 36-year-old Dickson Agaba, a self-employed resident of the same address. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Fortunate Tushemerirwe, a peasant residing in the same location.
Reportedly, on December 31, 2023, the deceased and her brother were at their uncle’s residence, who is now identified as the suspect, engaging in New Year’s Eve celebrations involving drinking and dancing. However, the situation took a violent turn when Agaba initiated a fight.
He grabbed a machete and injured his nephew, Tumwebaze, on the right hand. In an attempt to intervene and protect her brother, the deceased was struck on the head with an old hoe by the suspect, leading to her immediate death.
Tumusiime explained that the lifeless body of the victim was discovered within the suspect’s premises, lying in a pool of blood with a severe cut wound on her forehead. The body has since been transported to Kabwohe Health Center IV mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
