By Spy Uganda
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Julius Ahimbisibwe, the former Division Police Commander (DPC) of Jinja Road, has been found dead in a suspected case of suicide, sending shockwaves through the law enforcement fraternity and reigniting concerns about the mental health of public officials facing legal and personal challenges.
Ahimbisibwe’s body was discovered early Monday morning at his residence in Nakitokolo, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District. According to preliminary reports, the body was found in a septic tank, with a rope tied around his neck—details that have led authorities to treat the case as a possible suicide.
Kampala Metropolitan Police detectives have since launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Although suicide is currently suspected, police stress that definitive conclusions will only be made after a thorough postmortem examination.
“Professionally, we cannot pronounce it as suicide until the postmortem report is out,” said Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke. “It is important to follow proper procedures to ascertain the actual cause of death.”
The discovery comes just months after Ahimbisibwe was embroiled in a high-profile domestic violence case in which he allegedly shot and injured his ex-wife during a violent altercation in March 2024. The incident led to his arrest and subsequent remand to Luzira Prison, where he spent over two months before being released on court bail. The case was still active in court at the time of his death.
Police sources revealed that Ahimbisibwe had been facing both criminal and disciplinary charges in connection with the incident. He had been suspended from active duty following the shooting and was under intense legal scrutiny.
His body was recovered around 3:00 am and has since been transported to the city mortuary for a postmortem examination. Authorities have refrained from drawing immediate conclusions and are urging the public to avoid speculation as investigations continue.
“We understand that some people may want to connect this incident to past matters,” said Rusoke, “but we urge the public to allow investigations to proceed. Suicide, if confirmed, is often associated with underlying issues such as depression, and these can stem from both long-term struggles and recent pressures.”
