On September 6, 2024, police in Bukomansimbi arrested Cotilda Namuddu, a 75-year-old woman, as a suspect in the stabbing to death of her 16-year-old granddaughter, Immaculate Nanziri.

Six thugs have been arrested by locals in Kigangazi Town Council after they were caught red-handed with stolen coffee sacks in a store in Bukomansimbi district.

With only one police station serving both the town and the rural area, the existing police force is overwhelmed, contributing to a climate of fear and insecurity among locals.

On August 6, 2024, Mityana Municipality Mayor Faustine Mukambwe was attacked at his home by masked assailants wielding machetes. The robbers broke a window and demanded money, ultimately stealing UGX. 900,000 and a mobile phone before fleeing on motorcycles.

A tragic incident in Mityana District has resulted in the lynching of a 55 year old man, Elijah Mugerwa, as tensions over the longstanding dispute escalated into violence. The incident took place on September 25, 2024, in Gayaza village, located in Banda Town Council.

Recent reports indicate a surge in violence linked to family land disputes in Bukomansimbi and surrounding districts. For instance, on September 16, 2024, a 50-year-old man identified as Umaru Nsubuga was attacked and stabbed to death while other family members were brutally injured.

Recent reports indicate a troubling surge in violence linked to land disputes in Bukomansimbi and surrounding areas, particularly in Greater Masaka. Police recently reported that between July 22 and August 23, 2024, at least 15 people had been killed in attacks attributed to land conflicts, with many incidents occurring in Bukomansimbi, Lwengo, and Masaka districts.

This attack highlights the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and the importance of addressing substance abuse issues in the community.