Woman stabbed to death in kabale lodge, police hunt for suspect

Kabale: Police in Kabale District have launched a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a woman to death at a local lodge in Kabale Municipality.

According to ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, the incident occurred on the night of July 29, 2025, at Cheers Pub and Accommodation, located behind the former Equity Bank building in Central East Cell, Central Division, Kabale Municipality.

It is alleged that at around 9:45 PM on the fateful night, a man and a woman—registered under the names Andy Julius and Orishaba Allen, respectively—checked into the lodge claiming to be from Katuna. However, police say they have not yet confirmed whether the deceased’s name is indeed Orishaba Allen.

The grisly discovery was made the following morning at around 9:51 AM by a lodge attendant during routine cleaning. She found the lifeless body of the woman lying in a pool of blood on the bed with four stab wounds to the chest and stomach. A blood-stained knife was found abandoned next to the body.

The attendant immediately informed the lodge manager, who reported the matter to Kabale Central Police Station. A team of detectives visited the scene, documented it, and recovered several exhibits, including the murder weapon, an unused HIV/syphilis test kit, and a syringe.

The body was transported to Kabale Regional Hospital mortuary for postmortem as investigations continue. Police have urged anyone missing a female relative to visit the hospital to help identify the deceased and give her a dignified burial.

Authorities have also appealed to the public for any information that may aid in the arrest of the suspect, who remains at large.