By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
A 47 year old peasant farmer of Bujunjura, Ruhangire parish Kyegegwa district has been arrested for killing his 25 year old wife for allegedly using family planning methods to deny him children.
Innocent Kibwetere is said to have hit his wife, Twikirize Ronious aged 25 years wife with a blunt object, which caused an acute brain injury that killed her instantly, on the night of 11.11.2022.
Kibwetere according to police, became aggressive after learning that his wife had started using family planning, following an earlier miscarriage. He later stuffed her body in their marital bed for 4 days.
“After 4 days with the stuffed body of the deceased, the suspect called her sister-in-law on the 15.11.2022, and told her how she has killed her sister, during a domestic fight,” Enanga said in a statement.
Enanga added that the suspect was arrested and subjected to medical examination. He was found to be normal and well oriented, and is to be charged with murder.
POLICE ADVICE
The incident above shows that there are people in society who have lost the sense of humanity and respect of others. We continue to advise partners in a toxic violent domestic setting to always seek help from the Child and Family Protection Unit, the nearest Police Station, Probation offices or NGOs advocating from family rights when it is still early. Remember it is your life and not any others.
