Police in Mubende, Uganda, are searching for a man who allegedly killed another after discovering him having sexual relations with his wife in their marital home.
Superintendent of Police Racheal Kawala, spokesperson for the Wamala region police, reported that the incident occurred on Saturday around 9 PM in Ngowa LC1, Katente Parish, Kiyuni subcounty, Mubende district.
The victim, identified as Ignitious Nyansiyo, also known as Muhwezi, was reportedly found in a compromising position with the wife of Mutatina Khalisiti. Kawala stated, “The suspect, Khalisiti is a distant lumber working in Kagadi district where he spends most of the time but left his wife at Ngowa LC1. It is alleged Nyansiyo (deceased) had been having an extramarital affair with the wife of the suspect.”
According to police reports, Khalisiti returned home unexpectedly and discovered Nyansiyo in bed with his wife. He allegedly stabbed Nyansiyo to death with a knife.
Following the incident, both Khalisiti and his wife fled the scene. When police arrived, they found Nyansiyo’s body in Khalisiti’s bed. “His body has been taken to Mubende regional referral hospital for postmortem,” Kawala said.
Police efforts are currently focused on apprehending the suspect. “Efforts are on to have the suspect arrested and brought to book,” Kawala added.
This incident highlights issues of infidelity and domestic violence in the region, presenting challenges for local law enforcement and community leaders.
