Man arrested over suspected murder of his mother in Kikwaya sub-county

22 October 2026, 4:20 am

By Kato Joseph

Kakumiro

Police in Kakumiro District are holding a 23-year-old man on suspicion of murdering his biological mother and burying her body in an unfinished pit latrine.

The suspect has been identified as John Tumwesigye, also known as Boy, a resident of Ikarabirenge Village, Kyakajumbi Parish, Kikwaya Sub-county, Kakumiro District.

The deceased, identified as Mary Gorret Nyinakabanza, reportedly went missing three days ago. Residents later launched a search and discovered her body buried in an unfinished pit latrine.

The Kakumiro District Police Commander, SP David Otabong, confirmed the suspect’s arrest, saying police intercepted him in Igayaza Town as he allegedly attempted to flee.

According to Otabong, the suspect had reportedly disagreed with his mother, who had accused him of stealing coffee belonging to his father.

The body was exhumed today for a post-mortem examination, as police urged the public to remain vigilant and pay attention to family-related conflicts.

Joseph Ndagyizimana, the 66-year-old husband of the deceased, says his son uses drugs and had been in conflict with his mother over the alleged theft of eight kilogrammes of coffee.

Residents, led by the village chairperson, Disan Mpaka, have condemned the incident, describing the alleged killing of a mother by her own son as shocking.