A 38-year old man identified as Charles Faustine Okonye died on Saturday from injuries sustained during a fight at his in-law’s place over a woman, identified as Rose Apio.
Police say the deceased, a resident of Kadoki Village, Akadot Parish in Pallisa District, had visited his in-laws to settle their marriage affairs and had to spend the night with the woman in a gazetted room.
However, on the fateful night, another man, believed to be the woman’s lover, stormed their house at night, leading to a confrontation which ensued into a bitter fight that left Okonye with several injuries.
Okonye died at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, where he was rushed for treatment. The woman had reportedly returned to her parents following a domestic disagreement with the deceased.
Bukedi North Regional Police Spokesperson ASP Wilfred Kyempasa said on Sunday that preliminary investigations indicate that while the couple was asleep, the man stormed their house.
“The two men reportedly fought both inside and outside the house, sustaining injuries during the confrontation.” ASP Kyempasa said.
Adding that: ”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. ”
He explained that the case was first registered as attempted murder but has since been upgraded to murder following the victim’s death.
He confirmed that police have arrested two suspects to assist with ongoing investigations.
The body of the deceased has been taken to Mbale City Mortuary for a postmortem examination as investigations are ongoing.