BUHWEJU, UGANDA – A 42-year-old woman, Nshemerirwe Shallon, is in custody at Buhweju Central Police Station following the alleged murder of her husband, Beinomugisha Patrick.
Police say Shallon, a peasant farmer from Kaniga 1 village, Kyeyare parish, Rwengwe sub-county, Buhweju District, confessed to killing her husband during a domestic dispute on the night of April 13th, 2025.
According to police reports, the couple engaged in a fight around 9 pm. Shallon allegedly struck Beinomugisha on the head with a shovel (ekihosho), killing him. She then reportedly dug a pit in their bedroom, wrapped his body in bedsheets, and buried him.
Greater Bushenyi Police Spokesperson SSP Martial Tumusiime confirmed the incident and the suspect’s arrest on April 14th, 2025.
He stated that inquiries are ongoing and further details will follow. The body has not yet been exhumed for a post-mortem examination.
Shallon reportedly told authorities that she had endured prolonged domestic violence within the marriage.
The details surrounding the alleged domestic violence are currently under investigation. Police are expected to release more information as the investigation progresses.
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