UPDF Soldier Killed By Wife In Domestic Brawl

Luwero (UG) | The Black Examiner – A UPDF soldier has been killed in a suspected domestic brawl involving his wife at Kizito Zone in Luweero Town Council.

“It is alleged that the deceased has had a misunderstanding with his wife for a long period of time. He bought land and a house at Kizito Zone in Luweero Town Council where the family has been staying. He has reportedly been fighting with his wife who is now the suspect and is on the run,” he said.

Police detectives visited the scene of the crime and recovered sharp objects including broken glasses and plates but no one else a part from the lifeless body of the soldier, was found. It is suspected the wife disappeared with the children after the incident.

Several residents in the neighbourhood on Friday claimed that the wife has been fighting with the husband on matters that they could not understand but related to the family property at Kizito zone.

Cases of murder related to domestic violence and land disputes have been on the rise in the greater Luweero area with 14 cases registered between July and August 2023.

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