Editor
The territorial police in Rubanda are holding two women in custody for questioning in connection with the suspected murder of Nicholas Tumuheise, also known as Kubirabe, a 50-year-old resident of Kakangaga village in Kaara Parish, Muko Sub-county, Rubanda District.
The suspects, identified as 28-year-old Twinamasiko Jackline and 38-year-old Kemigisha Robina, both residents of Rwakamu village, are alleged to have been involved in the events leading to Tumuheise’s death. According to police reports, Tumuheise was last seen on the evening of October 10, 2024, at Keneema Feredius’s bar. He had been drinking with his woman friend, Jackline, and Kemigisha Robina. At around 9:00 PM, witnesses say the three left the bar together.
Tragically, on the morning of October 11, 2024, at around 7:30 AM, Tumuheise was found dead on a path leading to his home, with blood oozing from his ears and mouth. His son, who lives nearby, did not initially raise alarm, as his father often returned home late.
Locals mounted a search for Jackline, but she was not found at her home. It was later discovered that she had spent the night at the home of Kemigisha Robina for reasons yet to be established. The police were alerted by Kemerwa Medard, the defense secretary of Katete village, and promptly intervened, rescuing the two suspects from a mob attempting to take the law into their own hands.
The scene was documented, and a postmortem examination was conducted before the body was handed over to Tumuheise’s family for burial. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson, confirmed that inquiries are still underway.
