In Amuria district, police have arrested four family members in connection with the death of the family head, Justine Ilukor, aged 58. He was found dead after allegedly hanging himself under a tree near his home on Thursday night.
However, his wife, Margaret Kongai, 50, and three of their sons, including John Ocoma, 18, are being held by the police to assist in investigations. The other two family members are male juveniles aged 15 and 13 years.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that on Wednesday evening, Ilukor returned home from his usual drinking spot but had a quarrel with his wife, Margaret Kongai. The quarrel escalated into a physical altercation.
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Furthermore, Edison Obukulem, the East Kyoga Regional Police Spokesman, stated that Ilukor was found dead the following day, prompting police intervention.
“The following day, around 10:00 AM, Margaret Kongai, while searching for her pig that had broken loose, was shocked to discover her husband hanging from a small tree with a mosquito net tied around his neck. This incident occurred at an unknown time in Ocal Village, Ocal Parish, Abarilela Sub-County in Amuria District,” reads part of the police report.
According to Obukulem, the report was filed at Amuria CPS under CRB: 216/2024 by LC1 Chairman Nathan Okiring.
Obukulem stated that the police have taken statements from relevant witnesses to aid in the investigation. He also mentioned that the deceased’s body has been transported to the Amuria hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.
“I appeal to community members to always report any form of domestic violence to local leaders or the nearest police station,” Obukulem added.
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