Hoima man stabbed to death by wife in domestic brawl
“This is unfortunate. Couples should seek peaceful ways to resolve their differences instead of resorting to violence,” Mugume state
Hoima: A 25-year-old man has died after being stabbed in the chest by his wife during an alleged domestic dispute in Kiryateete West Cell, Hoima West City Division.
The incident occurred in the early hours of the Saturday morning at around 2:00 AM.
The deceased has been identified as Pius Businge, while the suspect, only identified as Miracle, is said to be in her 20s. Both were residents of Kiryateete West Cell.
According to reports, Miracle had been allegedly abusing drugs alongside a group of women in the area.
Ali Sita, an uncle to the deceased, revealed that the couple had previously separated due to domestic violence before reuniting.
Hamza Mugume, the LC1 Chairperson of Kiryateete West, confirmed the tragic incident and strongly condemned violence among couples.
“This is unfortunate. Couples should seek peaceful ways to resolve their differences instead of resorting to violence,” Mugume stated.
After Businge succumbed to his injuries, Miracle was arrested at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital and later taken to Hoima Central Police Station.
By press time, efforts to get a comment from Julius Allan Hakiza, the Albertine Region Police Spokesperson, were unsuccessful as he did not respond to calls.
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