news 4 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

Woman returning from Saudi Arabia found murdered in Wakiso

Police in Wakiso District are hunting for a man following the discovery of a female Saudi Arabia returnee's body concealed inside a travel bag. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/body-of-saudi-arabia-returnee-found-concealed-in-travel-bag-in-wakiso-5658310

Residents of Masajja Kibira B Village in Wakiso District were thrown into deep shock after discovering the lifeless body of a woman concealed inside a travel bag. The victim, who had recently returned home from Saudi Arabia, was found inside a house within the Masajja Division.

Local law enforcement authorities have launched an intensive manhunt for the woman’s boyfriend, who is considered the prime suspect in the grim incident. Investigators believe he holds vital information regarding how the tragedy unfolded.

As the investigation gains momentum, police have already taken swift action by arresting another man. This individual is accused of assisting the main suspect in transporting various items away from the crime scene to an undisclosed location.

The shocking discovery has once again brought local security concerns into sharp focus, following a string of violent domestic incidents reported across different regions of the country.