By Aggrey Twesigye
Police in Buhweju District have arrested a man accused of attempting to kill his wife by detonating a grenade outside their home following a domestic dispute.
The suspect, identified as Twijukye, a resident of Kyankanda Parish in Rwengwe Sub-county, was arrested with the help of local residents and is currently detained at Bwoga Police Station.
According to Godfrey Tumwebaze, the incident happened on Monday morning when the suspect allegedly detonated a grenade near his home in an attempt to harm his wife during a domestic altercation.
Tumwebaze said the woman managed to escape with their two-year-old child, and both survived the attack unharmed, while the suspect fled shortly after the explosion.
Authorities further revealed that Twijukye is reportedly the son of a former NRA bush war veteran. Residents claim he had allegedly been in possession of a grenade for some time, with some also alleging that he may possess a firearm.
Police say investigations into the incident are ongoing.
