Following the attack, Shawula was rushed to a nearby health facility for emergency treatment before being referred to Mulago Hospital for specialised medical attention due to the severity of her injuries.
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his former girlfriend following a domestic dispute in Masajja, Wakiso District, two days after the woman succumbed to her injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
The suspect, identified as Musa Maguma, also known as Awali, is accused of stabbing 30-year-old Nabona Shawula in the stomach on October 20, 2026, in Masajja Kibira A Zone, Masajja Division.
The incident reportedly followed the breakdown of their relationship, which had previously reached the stage of an introduction ceremony as the couple prepared to formalise their union.
However, the relationship reportedly lasted only about five months after the introduction ceremony before the two separated following persistent domestic disagreements.
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According to preliminary reports, the alleged attack happened during a power outage after officials from the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) had switched off electricity in the area. The circumstances surrounding the stabbing remain under investigation.
Following the attack, Shawula was rushed to a nearby health facility for emergency treatment before being referred to Mulago Hospital for specialised medical attention due to the severity of her injuries.
At Mulago, she reportedly underwent surgery and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, where medical personnel battled to save her life.
However, her condition continued to deteriorate, and she died at about 3:00am on October 22, two days after the alleged stabbing.
Police have since arrested Maguma as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
The suspect remains innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law.
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