By Frank Kamuntu
Police in Kyotera District are holding a 23-year-old Harriet Ampayire who allegedly cut off her boyfriend’s genitals causing continuous bleeding which led to his death.
Ampayire, an employee of Fort Bet, a betting company in Mutukula town has been on the run after allegedly committing the crime on Sunday night.
Reagan Karamagi, a driver of imported vehicles, was found bleeding profusely on Sunday night. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries.
Southern Region Police spokesperson Twaha Kasirye confirmed Ampayire’s arrest and stated that she will face murder charges once investigations are complete.
“Since we have a porous border at Mutukula, criminals easily cross on either side of the border and the suspect took advantage of this to enter Tanzania. We are however lucky that we managed to apprehend her on Tuesday,” he said.
Domestic violence in Uganda is a significant concern. According to the UN Women Global Database on Violence Against Women, 50% of women aged 15–49 have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) or sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) at least once in their lifetime. In 2018, 30% of women in the same age group reported experiencing IPV or SGBV within the last 12 months.
While domestic violence is often portrayed as a crime perpetrated by men against women, it’s essential to recognize that women can also be perpetrators. Men who experience domestic violence often hesitate to report their ordeal due to societal stigma. Expectations around masculinity can make it difficult for male victims to seek help or speak out about their experiences.
Domestic violence can take various forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse. It can also involve economic abuse, intimidation, harassment, and stalking. Women can be active participants in perpetrating these acts against men.
A study conducted in Vuwani within the Makhado Local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa, revealed that male victims of domestic violence fear ridicule from family members, peers, and police officials if they speak out.
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