Police in Kasangati Division are investigating the sudden death of Fatumah Bbuye Nabiwemba, an Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, who was found dead in her home in Wampeewo, Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the incident was reported on Thursday at around 8:36 p.m. by Hamuza Kabanda, a driver at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Preliminary investigations reveal that Nabiwemba, aged 47, had not been seen at her workplace for approximately four days prior to the discovery. She was found unresponsive at her residence, where she lived alone.
A team of detectives led by the Division Police Commander visited the scene and conducted a search, during which several items were recovered. Her body was later transported to the City Mortuary for a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death.
“Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances under which the death occurred,” ASP Owoyesigyire said.
In a separate statement, the Office of the DPP confirmed the passing 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.
Nabiwemba was widely respected for her professionalism and dedication to justice, having risen through the ranks over the years to become an Assistant DPP. Sources confirmed that she lived alone, with her children currently attending boarding school.
This is not the first time Nabiwemba had been reported missing. In December 2017, she went missing and was reunited with her family in February 2018.
At the time, her husband, Dr. Ibrahim Sendagire, told the media that she had likely suffered post-natal depression and had chosen to isolate herself to grieve following the loss of their newborn baby.
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