KAMPALA, Uganda — Police in Kasangati Division, Wakiso District, are probing the unexpected death of Fatumah Bbuye Nabiwemba, a 47-year-old Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Her body was discovered in her residence in Wampeewo, Kasangati Town Council.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police Luke Owoyesigyire, confirmed that the incident was reported on Thursday at approximately 8:36 p.m. by Hamuza Kabanda, a driver at the DPP headquarters.
Initial findings reveal that Nabiwemba had been absent from her workplace for four days prior to the discovery. She was found unresponsive in her home, where she resided alone, as her children were attending boarding schools.
A team of investigators, led by the Division Police Commander, examined the scene and collected several items for analysis. The body was subsequently transferred to the City Mortuary for a postmortem to ascertain the cause of death.
“Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances under which the death occurred,” ASP Owoyesigyire stated.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions issued a statement expressing sorrow over the loss of their colleague.
“The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions regrets to announce the untimely passing of Ms. Fatumah Nabiwemba, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, which occurred at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course,” said DPP Spokesperson Jacquelyne Okui.
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Nabiwemba was widely respected for her dedication to justice and her exemplary service, having advanced through various roles to reach the position of Assistant DPP.
This marks the second instance of Nabiwemba being reported missing. In December 2017, she disappeared, only to be reunited with her family in February 2018.
Her husband, Dr. Ibrahim Sendagire, explained at the time that he believed Nabiwemba suffered post-natal depression and disappeared because she wanted to be alone and grieve after losing her newborn baby.
Authorities continue their efforts to uncover the details surrounding her sudden passing.
