Police in Rubanda District are holding a man accused of murdering his wife following a domestic dispute linked to alleged infidelity.
The suspect, Kabuyanda Tamugabomwe, a resident of Rwamahano Village in Ikamiro Parish, Muko Sub-county, allegedly assaulted his wife, Linna Mariserina, 30, in the early hours of Tuesday, July 2, 2025.
According to Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, Kabuyanda reportedly attacked Mariserina around 3:00 AM, inflicting serious head injuries after accusing her of having an extramarital affair. He allegedly left her helpless in critical condition.
At about 8:00 AM, the area LC1 Chairperson, Turyahirwa Benard, discovered the injured woman and advised Kabuyanda to seek medical help. Instead, he is said to have moved her into a makeshift tent where the couple had been staying while guarding livestock. She was found dead two hours later.
Kabuyanda later turned himself in to the LC1 Defense Secretary, Kamene Denis, who escorted him to Muko Police Station.
Maate condemned the act and urged couples to resolve conflicts through peaceful and lawful means, warning that domestic violence remains a serious crime.
Police have launched investigations, and the suspect is currently in custody at Muko Police Station.