37 year old man detained for allegedly murdering wife
Police in Kanungu district have detained Turinawe Philimon, 37, in connection with the murder of his wife, Turinawe Jacenta, 40, a resident of Rumba Cell, Western Ward, Kanungu Town Council. The incident reportedly occurred on the night of October 9, 2025.
According to police reports, Turinawe who had previously separated from her first husband with whom she had five children was living in her parental home in Rumba Cell with her children. She had reportedly begun cohabiting with Philimon her current partner. On the night of the incident, a misunderstanding between the two escalated. While Jacenta was asleep, Philimon allegedly picked an axe from their kitchen and fatally struck her multiple times on the head causing her death instantly.
The suspect surrendered himself to police in the morning of Thursday October 9, 2025. Police officers visited the crime scene, processed evidence and took statements from key witnesses. The murder weapon, an axe with suspected blood stains was recovered from under the bed in the children’s room.
Jacenta’s body was transported to Katate Health Center IV mortuary in Kanungu for postmortem examination. Sources close to the family indicated that the couple had a history of domestic violence.
Police investigations are ongoing to establish the motive behind the killing. The suspect remains in custody as authorities continue their inquiries.
ASP Maate Elly, Public Relations Officer for Kigezi police region, confirmed the incident and assured the public that authorities are handling the case thoroughly.
