Kamuli woman killed her child and buried her in the backyard

16 March 2025, 09:53

By Ali lukomo

Police in Kamuli have arrested Mulungi Zainabu, 21, a resident of Nalinaibi village in Nawanyago sub county, Kamuli district, for allegedly killing and burying her one-year-old daughter, Kabawo Hadija. She is suspected of having buried the child on Sunday, 9 March 2025.

Suspicion arose among neighbours and relatives after they noticed the child’s absence for about two days. When questioned about her daughter’s whereabouts, Mulungi claimed she had taken the child to hospital and was going to check on her.

On Tuesday, Mulungi left home and remained absent until yesterday, when she was arrested in Kamuli municipality.

On Friday, 14 March 2025, at around 9:00 pm, family members noticed a foul smell, prompting them to search the area. They discovered a suspected grave and, after involving the local chairperson, confirmed it was the child’s burial site. The matter was then reported to the police.

Investigations have revealed that Kabawo Asuman, the suspect’s husband, was away attending to his other home in Mbulamuti at the time of the incident.

Before he left, the child had fallen ill, and both parents had sought medical attention. He was later shocked to learn of the child’s death.

A team of detectives visited the scene, recovered the body, and transported it to Kamuli General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Further investigations are ongoing to establish more details.

We commend members of the public for their vigilance and for promptly sharing information that led to the suspect’s arrest.