Man,66, Allegedly Kills 40-Year-Old Wife Over Denial Of Conjugal Rights, Cheating Allegations

• A 66-year-old man named Kyeyune Aloysius was apprehended by the police for the alleged brutal slaying of his 40-year-old wife
• The couple's tumultuous marriage took a gruesome turn as allegations of denial of conjugal rights and infidelity escalated into a horrifying act of violence
• The police said the couple's relationship had been deeply troubled for some time, characterised by toxicity and emotional distance

Uganda - A 66-year-old man is being held in police custody over the gruesome death of his 40-year-old wife, whom he allegedly killed in cold blood.

Kyeyune Aloysius is said to have hacked his wife to death over denial of conjugal rights and cheating accusations, ending their tumultuous marriage.

What did police say on murder incident?

According to a statement from the Uganda Police Force, the couple was said to be in a toxic marriage and was even sleeping in separate bedrooms.

"On the fateful day, the suspect picked a jembe and hit the victim on the head, killing her instantly. The motive of the killing was established to be jealousy after the suspect accused his wife of denying him his conjugal rights and cheating on him, with other men in their marital home," the police statement indicated.

"We continue to condemn such marital murders strongly. The victim died violently after she was hit on the head. We cannot tolerate such violent acts in relationships and the wider community," the police added.

Bungoma pastor kills wife

In a separate incident, police in Bungoma County also investigated an incident where a local pastor allegedly killed his wife before attempting to take his own life.

Gerald Kamanga Gichohi, a pastor at Victory Centre in Bungoma town, allegedly killed his wife, Margaret Wanjiku Kamanga, before dumping her body in a ditch.

Bungoma County Police Commander Francis Kooli revealed that the suspect texted his younger brother, informing him of his offence.

The text message details the suspect's transgressions and plans to take his own life.

“At around 22.35 hours, we got a report from the suspect’s brother that he had received a suicidal text message from his elder brother. The message also had details of his wife’s murder,” Kooli said.