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Story by Aggrey Twesigye

A 23-year-old woman is recovering from severe injuries at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital following a brutal attack by her husband. Caroline Nyamwiza, a resident of Kaberebere Town Council in Isingiro District, was rushed to the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department on January 6, 2025, around 4 a.m., by unknown individuals.

According to Halson Kagure, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, the assault was part of an ongoing history of domestic violence between Nyamwiza and her husband.

In an interview with authorities, Nyamwiza shared that her husband, Alex Ochaya, attacked her during the night of January 6 before fleeing with their seven-month-old baby.

The authorities are actively searching for Ochaya, who remains at large. The incident has raised concerns about the persistent issue of domestic violence in the area. Local authorities are urging the public to assist with any information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect.

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