Police Hunt Woman Over Husband’s Fatal Stabbing in Kisoro
Police in Kisoro District have launched a manhunt for a woman accused of fatally stabbing her husband following a domestic altercation in the early hours of Tuesday.
According to the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, the suspect has been identified as Juliet Nyiraguhirwe, a resident of Gasenyi Village in Mabungo Parish, Nyarusiza Sub-county.
The incident occurred at around 1:00 a.m. on April 7, 2026, at the couple’s home. The deceased, Bosco Rurakabije, 35, reportedly returned home intoxicated and engaged in a heated argument with his wife in the presence of their 15-year-old son, Irakiza Fabiano.
Preliminary investigations indicate that during the confrontation, Rurakabije allegedly picked up a knife and attempted to stab his wife. However, Nyiraguhirwe reportedly overpowered him, seized the weapon, and stabbed him twice in the back. She then fled the scene and remains at large.
The case was reported to police by the area chairperson, Venansi Munyanganizi. Officers promptly visited and documented the crime scene, recovering exhibits including a knife and a slasher.
The victim’s body was transported to Kisoro Hospital for a postmortem examination.
Police further revealed that the couple had a history of domestic violence, which may have contributed to the fatal incident.
Efforts to locate and arrest the suspect are ongoing as investigations continue.
