By Weswa Ronnie
KAMPALA
Police at Nateete are holding a mother for allegedly murdering her three-year-old daughter by stabbing.
According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, SP Rachael Kawala, the incident occurred on 24th February 2026, at about 5:00AM in Lusaze Zone, Rubaga Division, Kampala District.
Preliminary investigations established that the suspect Aine Shivan 24year old stabbed Ayongeirwe Neila to death while the husband, Bakwatanisa Dickson, was away. After the act, the suspect attempted to commit suicide by cutting herself on the neck.
She says that preliminary findings indicate that the couple had unresolved domestic violence issues adding that the suspect has since been arrested and is currently receiving treatment in hospital under police guard.
“We strongly condemn such acts of violence within domestic settings. Members of the public, especially victims of domestic violence, are urged to seek assistance from the police Child and Family Protection Unit for support and protection,” says Kawala.
