Woman Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing of Ex-Husband in Rukungiri

A domestic dispute over child support escalated into a fatal stabbing in Rukungiri District, Uganda, leading to the arrest of a 28-year-old woman. Patience Akankwasa is accused of murdering her ex-husband, Bruce Nuwamanya, 32, at his home on June 3, 2026.

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On June 3 at around 1pm, the deceased gave Patience Shs70,000 for rent. She left but shortly returned at around 12:40pm allegedly concealing a knife. She entered Nuwamanya's house and found him having lunch with his current wife.

The incident followed a meeting with local leaders on June 2, where concerns about child support were discussed. The leaders had brokered an agreement for Akankwasa to secure rental accommodation, with Nuwamanya agreeing to finance it. She was reportedly given a mattress and blanket as part of the arrangement.

According to police spokesperson Elly Maate, Nuwamanya gave Akankwasa 70,000 Ugandan shillings for rent on the day of the incident. She allegedly returned shortly after, concealing a knife, and entered his house. Police report that Nuwamanya was having lunch with his current wife when Akankwasa attacked him.

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On returning, she found him bleeding after being cut by Patience.

Nuwamanya's wife discovered him bleeding after being cut and raised an alarm. Neighbors apprehended Akankwasa before police arrived. She narrowly escaped mob justice, sustaining head injuries before being taken to Rukungiri Regional Referral Hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the murder and will arraign her in court once she is medically cleared.

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The suspect was rescued from an angry mob that had already inflicted head injuries on her and was rushed to Rukungiri Regional Referral Hospital for treatment.