The incident occurred on the Night of 26/27 July 2024 at unknown time at Serere Township Ward, Serere Town Council in Serere District.
Edson Obukulem, the east Kyoga acting police spokesperson says the report was made at Serere central police station vide: CRB 370/2024 by one Mathew Emelu 45 years old, the LC1 Chairperson of Serere Township Cell, Kakus Ward, Serere Town Council in Serere District.
“It’s alleged that on 26/07/2024 at around 1400/c, the couple moved together to pick termites, afterwards they roasted them together and then went together to sell the termites in the trading center. Thereafter, they went to the Bamboo bar in upper shops to drink up to around 9:00PM. As they were moving together, the husband claims they reached on the way and the wife decided to go back and never returned until morning hours when she was found dead around 250 meters from their home,”said Obukulem.
Mr. Obukulem also added that the scene was visited and statements recorded.
“Two suspects so far have been arrested to aid investigations and are currently detained at CPS Serere”, said Obukulem.
He said the two have been identified as, Peter Olila a 35 years old, a resident of Akudumu Cell, Osuguro Ward, Serere Town Council in Serere District (Husband to the deceased) and Alfred Engalu 34 years old, resident of Akudumu Cell, Osuguro Ward, Serere Town Council in Serere District.
The Body of the deceased was taken to Serere Health Center IV for post-mortem, as inquiries are still underway and we shall keep you informed about any new developments.