A man has died after sustaining injuries in a violent confrontation at his in-laws’ home in Pallisa District, police have said.
The victim, identified as Charles Faustine Okonye, 38, a resident of Kadoki Village in Akadot Parish, succumbed to his injuries at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital after being involved in a fight reportedly linked to a domestic dispute.
According to police, Okonye had travelled to his in-laws’ residence to resolve marital issues with his wife, Rose Apio, who had returned to her parents’ home following a disagreement between the couple. He reportedly spent the night at the home after reconciliation efforts.
Bukedi North regional police spokesperson ASP Wilfred Kyempasa said preliminary investigations indicate that while the couple was asleep, another man, believed to have been romantically involved with Apio, arrived at the house during the night.
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“The two men reportedly fought both inside and outside the house, sustaining injuries during the confrontation,” ASP Kyempasa said.
The altercation left Okonye seriously injured. Family members and neighbours who responded rushed him to Pallisa General Hospital before he was transferred to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital for specialised treatment.
“Family members and neighbours who responded found Okonye critically injured and rushed him to Pallisa General Hospital before he was referred to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, where he died on Sunday afternoon,” Kyempasa added.
Police said the case was initially registered as attempted murder but has since been upgraded to murder following Okonye’s death.
Two suspects have been arrested to assist with investigations, according to police.
The deceased’s body has been taken to Mbale City Mortuary for a postmortem examination as detectives continue inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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