Police hunt for 28-year-old man for stabbing lover to death
“She (Natukunda) was allegedly stabbed to death last night by her lover, with whom they had been staying together in a rented house belonging to Edward Kasozi. Their relationship was characterised by violence arising from mistrust by the man,” Kigozi said.
Serugo is accused of stabbing his lover to death following accusations of infidelity.
KIBOGA - Police in Kiboga are hunting for a 28-year-old man accused of stabbing his lover to death following accusations of infidelity.
According to the Wamala Region Police spokesperson, Lameck Kigozi, the deceased has been identified as Sumaya Natukunda, 25, a resident of Kakunyu C Cell in Bukomero Town Council, Kiboga District.
Police identified the suspect as Usain Serugo, 28, who reportedly accused Natukunda of cheating on him with other men in the village.
“She (Natukunda) was allegedly stabbed to death last night by her lover, with whom they had been staying together in a rented house belonging to Edward Kasozi. Their relationship was characterised by violence arising from mistrust by the man,” Kigozi said.
According to police, on May 27, 2026, the suspect allegedly confiscated the deceased’s cellphone before the couple developed misunderstandings later in the evening.
“At around 7:00pm on Idd day, the deceased left their home with her friend, identified as Shifrah Kyosimire, leaving the suspect behind,” Kigozi narrated.
Police further said that at about 11:00pm, the two women returned home together. Kyosimire reportedly left the deceased knocking at the door before suddenly hearing screams.
“Kyosimire turned back after hearing the deceased crying out for help. Moments later, Natukunda was lying in a pool of blood, lifeless,” Kigozi added.
The matter was immediately reported to the landlord, Kasozi , who alerted police.
“A homicide team from Kiboga, led by the District Criminal Investigations Directorate Officer, visited and documented the scene. A police dog was introduced, and it tracked the suspect’s scent up to the main road,” Kigozi said.
Police said witness statements were recorded while the body of the deceased was taken to Kiboga Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination. “Efforts to apprehend the suspect, who is still at large, are ongoing,” Kigozi noted.
Murder statistics
According to the 2025 annual crime rate released in April this year, a total of 4,238 homicide/murder cases were reported to Police in 2025, compared to 4,329 cases in 2024.
The victims comprised 3,397 male adults, 550 female adults, 173 male juveniles, and 148 female juveniles. A total of 338 victims were murdered by hacking compared to 310 victims in 2024.
An analysis of the data indicates that the motives behind these killings largely stemmed from land disputes, domestic violence, acts of mob justice, family misunderstandings, crimes of passion and business rivalries.