KITAGWENDA – UGANDA
The deceased has been identified as Felisiano Bagubwa, a resident of Rwenkubebe A Cell, Rwenkubebe Parish, Nyabbani Sub-county, Kitagwenda District.
According to the Rwenzori Regional Police Spokesperson, SP Vincent Twesigye, the incident followed a reported case of domestic violence at the deceased’s home on December 27, 2025.
SP Twesigye said officers Cpl Jocus Kimanywenda and PC Issa Tumuhirwe, tracked down the suspect and found him at a bar in Rwenkubebe Trading Centre, where he was arrested and handcuffed.
Police allege that as the officers effected the arrest, the deceased’s three sons arrived at the scene armed with hoes and pangas and attacked the officers. During the scuffle, the deceased allegedly attempted to grab the firearm from PC Tumuhirwe Issa, prompting the shooting.
