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An inmate at Masindi Government Prison, Moses Tuhame, has died following an incident of inmate-to-inmate violence.
The Uganda Prisons Service confirmed the death, stating that Tuhame, who was a convicted prisoner, succumbed to injuries inflicted by a remand prisoner, Anatoli Irumba.
The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. on August 3, 2025, within the TB isolation ward, where both inmates were housed.
Frank Baine, the Uganda Prisons spokesperson, did not provide details on what sparked the fight.
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He said following the attack, Moses Tuhame was transported to Masindi Hospital for medical attention but passed away a few hours later.
“The police have taken charge of the investigation into the matter," Baine said in a statement.
Investigation Underway, Body Handed Over to Relatives
The body of the deceased, Moses Tuhame, will be handed over to his relatives after a postmortem examination is completed.
Baine extended its condolences to Tuhame's family.