A 30-year-old Ugandan woman, identified as Nabona Shawula, has died after allegedly being stabbed by her former boyfriend in a violent incident reported in Masajja, Wakiso District. Police have since arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of being behind the attack.

The suspect has been identified as Musa Maguma, also known as Awali. He is accused of stabbing Shawula in the stomach during a domestic dispute in Masajja Kibira A Zone, Masajja Division, on October 20, 2026.

According to reports, the two had previously been in a serious relationship and had even held an introduction ceremony as they prepared for marriage. However, their relationship reportedly lasted only about five months after the ceremony before they separated following repeated marital disagreements.

The tragic incident is said to have happened at a time when electricity had been switched off in the area by Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) officials. The circumstances leading to the alleged stabbing are still part of the investigations.

After the attack, Shawula was rushed to a nearby health facility for emergency treatment. Due to the seriousness of her injuries, she was later referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital for specialised medical attention.

At Mulago, she reportedly underwent surgery and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, where doctors continued fighting to save her life. Her family and loved ones were left hoping that she would recover from the severe injuries.

Sadly, her condition continued to deteriorate, and she passed away at approximately 3am on October 22, 2026, just two days after the alleged attack. Her death has turned what was already a painful incident into a tragic loss for her family and friends.

Police have arrested Maguma as investigations into the circumstances surrounding Shawula’s death continue. He remains a suspect, and the allegations against him will be subject to the legal process. May her soul rest in peace.