EDITOR
Police in Kabale District have arrested a man suspected of murdering a woman at Cheers Public and Accommodation in Kabale on July 29, 2025.
The suspect, identified as Mwesiime Clinton, 24, a clinical officer and volunteer at Hamurwa Health Centre IV, was apprehended on August 9, 2025, in Nakawa, Kampala. According to police, he was found in a church confessing to the crime and requesting prayers. Mwesiime is a resident of Hamurwa Town Council in Rubanda District, originally from Mitooma District.
The deceased has been identified as Kobusingye Leonada, 45, from Ahataba Village, Shebeya Parish, Hamurwa Sub-county in Rubanda District. Police say she was killed after checking into the lodge with the suspect, who later fled the scene.
The suspect was initially detained at Jinja Road Police Station before being transferred to Kabale Central Police Station. Police say investigations are nearing completion, after which he will be produced in court.
ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, confirmed the arrest and commended the public for providing information that led to the suspect’s capture.
