Nine South Sudanese Nationals Arrested in Nabweru Over Housemaid’s Death

Updated by Eric Kikomeko at 0949 EAT on Tuesday 16 December 2025

Nine South Sudanese nationals have been arrested in Nabweru in connection with the suspected murder of their housemaid.

The unidentified maid is believed to have been killed inside a residence in Nabweru South Cell One, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, on Friday night. Her body remains missing, and police suspect it may have been secretly removed from the home.

According to Davis Ssekatawa, the area defence secretary, the alarm was raised by a village clinical officer who had been called by the occupants of the house to attend to the maid. Upon examining her, the officer reportedly found the girl with severe head injuries and confirmed that she had already died.

Ssekatawa said that when he and the area chairperson arrived at the home, the occupants refused to open the door despite repeated identification.

“The police were also denied access to the house, so we spent the night guarding it,” Ssekatawa said. “This morning, we forced entry and searched the premises with the police, but the body was nowhere to be found. However, bloodstains were visible in the compound, suggesting that someone died there.”

Justus Nuwagaba, a neighbour and husband of the nurse who was called to administer first aid, said they had minimal interaction with the occupants prior to the incident

“We only ever see different cars coming and going,” said Justus Nuwagaba, a neighbour, speaking to The Observer. “Yesterday evening, a woman from the house came to our clinic requesting my wife’s help for a maid who had allegedly cut herself. When my wife arrived, she found the girl with a deep head wound and already dead.”

He added that his wife reported the occupants panicked and tried to offer her money to keep quiet, which she refused. Local councillor Easter Najuma said some occupants were seen leaving the home before police arrived, carrying large briefcases and polythene bags. Residents believe the items may have been used to remove the body.

The community is now calling for a thorough investigation to locate the maid’s remains, identify her, and ensure all suspects are held accountable.

Investigations so far have led to the arrest of nine South Sudanese nationals found inside the residence. They are currently detained at Nabweru police station as the search for the missing body continues. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachel Kawala said she had not yet been briefed on the case by press time but promised to provide updates once available.

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