A terrifying situation has emergency in Nyero in Kumi District after a 13 year old boy boxed a female pupil aged 14 years to death at Auruku Ominai Primary School, Ogoma Sub-county, Kumi District.
According to Obukulem Edison, the acting PRO of East Kyoga 13-year-old juvenile, Etiang Ivan, a Primary Five pupil and resident of Nyero on June 26, 2024, at around 12:50 PM at Auruku Ominai Primary School, Ogoma Sub-county, Kumi District boxed to death a 14-year-old girl, Titin Jane.
Whereas Etiang was subsequently arrested by the Kumi Police and is currently detained at CPS Kumi, relatives of the deceased mobilized and attacked the family of the suspect, looting several properties, including goats, sheep, and cows, and burning temporary and semi-temporary houses.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place while the pupils were playing in class and picked up a disagreement that escalated into a scuffle. Etiang then allegedly boxed Titin on the breast, leading to her collapse.
The Head Teacher of the school was informed, and Titin was rushed to Nyero Health Center, where she was pronounced dead by the medical officer.
A case of murder was registered at CPS Kumi vide CRB:394/2024. The body of the deceased was taken to Atutur Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination.
Obukulem has urged members of the public against taking the law into their hands.
Credit: East News.