Police in Nsangi have arrested an 18-year-old girl, Swabura Arinda, in connection with the fatal stabbing of her colleague, Grace Anyima, also 18, following a dispute at Dema Bakery in Rabai Estate, Kyengera Town Council.
The incident occurred on the evening of August 12, at around 5:00 pm, and is believed to have stemmed from a disagreement over the use of a shared charcoal stove at the bakery.
According to eyewitness accounts, Arinda allegedly removed Grace’s saucepan so she could boil water first, sparking a heated confrontation between the two.
The altercation quickly escalated, and Arinda is alleged to have stabbed Grace in the back during the fight. Co-workers attempted to rush Grace to a nearby hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries before receiving medical attention.
Responding officers from Nsangi Police Division found Anyima’s body at the scene, bearing a cut wound on the upper left side of her back. A green-handled knife stained with what appeared to be blood was recovered near the body, along with clear signs of a struggle.
Swabura was immediately taken into custody and is being held at Nsangi Police Station as investigations continue. Statements from witnesses have been recorded, and the murder weapon has been submitted as evidence.
“This tragic incident underscores the critical need for peaceful conflict resolution, especially among young people working and living together,” said SSP Patrick Onyango, Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police. “We urge the public to always seek non-violent means of handling disputes.”
Police investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances that led to the fatal altercation.
