Former Osukuru LCIII Chairperson, John Paul Okanya, attempted to kill himself and failed. Reports say Okanya returned home at around midnight, and a heated argument broke up between him and his wife, Judith Muyodi.
To quell the escalating situation, their daughter persuaded their mother to leave the bedroom. The mother, Muyodi, and her four daughters moved to the sitting room, leaving Okanya alone in the bedroom.
Shortly after, a gunshot rang out, followed by ghastly cries for help. Rushing to the bedroom, the family found Okanya lying in his blood.
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They called for help, and neighbors quickly responded. Okanya was taken to Doctor Plus Hospital but was later referred to Mbale Hospital for further management.
Later, police were notified of the incident where a pistol with two magazines containing rounds of live ammunition and one cartridge from the bedroom.
Moses Mugwe, the Bukedi South Police spokesperson, observed that preliminary investigations suggest the incident stemmed from domestic violence.
“If proven, this case institutes a felony, which is punishable under the law,” Mugwe added.
Police also condemned the act, calling on the public to report domestic violence cases promptly to prevent such tragedies.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the full details surrounding the incident, and the almost-dead Okanya remains under close medical care at Mbale Hospital.
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