Police have arrested a 38-year-old man accused of murdering his former girlfriend following a stabbing incident in Masajja, Wakiso District.
The suspect, identified as Musa Maguma, alias Awali, is alleged to have stabbed Nabona Shawula, 30, in the stomach during a domestic dispute on October 20, 2026.
The incident reportedly happened at about 10pm in Masajja Kibira A Zone, Masajja Division, after a disagreement between the two former lovers, who had separated about five months earlier.
Shawula was initially rushed to a nearby health facility before being transferred to Mulago National Referral Hospital for further treatment. She underwent surgery and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit but later succumbed to her injuries at around 3am on October 22.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire said the case was initially recorded as domestic violence before being upgraded to murder following the victim’s death.
Police homicide detectives and scenes-of-crime officers visited the scene, documented evidence and recorded statements from witnesses as investigations got underway.
The suspect was later traced to Dolwe Island in Namayingo District, where he was reportedly hiding, before being arrested.
Maguma remains in police custody pending his appearance in court.
Owoyesigyire condemned domestic violence and urged people experiencing relationship disputes to seek peaceful and lawful solutions. He also called on the public to report cases of domestic abuse to police before they turn fatal.
