- The wife, identified as Nshemererwe, was arrested on April 14 while attempting to flee
- Preliminary investigations revealed that the wife hit Bainomugisha with a club, leading to his death
- The incident occurred after a domestic dispute on April 13, 2025
Police in Buhweju District, western Uganda, are awaiting a court order to exhume the body of a 53-year-old man, Patrick Bainomugisha, who was allegedly murdered and buried in his bedroom by his wife. The incident occurred in Kaniga 1 Village, and authorities announced the development on Tuesday.
The 46-year-old wife has been arrested in connection with her husband’s death, which reportedly took place on the night of April 13, 2025, following a domestic dispute. According to preliminary police reports, the wife confessed to hitting Bainomugisha with a club on the back of his neck during an argument, which led to his immediate death. Afterward, she allegedly buried him in their bedroom.
Frank Mukama, the Rwengwe Sub-county chairperson, stated that local residents had become concerned after Bainomugisha went missing just before Easter. By Sunday evening, police were stationed at the house, awaiting the necessary court order to enter the bedroom and exhume the body.
Buhweju Resident District Commissioner, Pulkeria Muhindo, stressed the importance of following due process and obtaining the appropriate court authorization before exhuming the body. She also emphasized that the suspect remains in police custody and urged community leaders to take steps to prevent domestic violence.
The suspect, identified as Nshemererwe, was arrested on April 14 in Mbarara City while attempting to flee. She is currently detained at Buhweju Police Station. The exhumation will proceed once the legal formalities are completed.
