Tororo, Uganda: Police in Tororo District have arrested a man in connection with the suspected murder of a 51-year-old woman following an alleged domestic dispute in Nyangole ‘B’ Zone, Nyangole Parish, Nyangole Sub-county.
The deceased has been identified as Nyafwono Margret, a peasant and resident of Nyangole ‘B’ Zone. The suspect, Olowo Steven, who also resides in the same village, is being held at Tororo Central Police Station (CPS) as investigations continue.
According to police, the incident occurred during the night leading to July 20, 2026, and was reported by Hon. Oketch Bernard, the LC I Chairperson of Nyangole ‘B’ Zone.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that Nyafwono had returned home from a drinking establishment when Olowo allegedly went to her residence demanding money he claimed she owed him.
Police allege that the suspect threatened the deceased, warning that she would “see what he was capable of doing” if she failed to pay. The exchange was reportedly overheard by the deceased’s juvenile granddaughter, Asinde Hilder Alice.
Investigators further allege that Nyafwono opened the door before the suspect pulled her outside, where the two reportedly struggled. After the confrontation, the suspect is said to have dragged her back into the house.
The following morning, Nyafwono was found dead inside her home.
A team of Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) and homicide detectives led by the Tororo District CID Officer visited the scene, documented evidence and recorded witness statements. The body was conveyed to Tororo Municipal Mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Police said preliminary findings indicate that the deceased and the suspect had previously been in a romantic relationship. Investigators also observed signs of a struggle at the scene.
Bukedi South Regional Police spokesperson IP Mugwe Johnson Moses confirmed the suspect’s arrest and said investigations are ongoing.
“The suspect has been arrested and will be arraigned before court upon completion of investigations and if sufficient evidence is established, to deter other would-be offenders,” he said, adding that the suspect is now in police custody pending the conclusion of investigations.
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