The incidents occurred in one week, raising concerns about safety and justice in the community.
The police in Serere District have been tasked to expedite investigations into the death of four women. The incidents occurred in one week, raising concerns about safety and justice in the community.
On May 6, Morren Agayo, an 18-year-old student at Homeward Secondary School in Serere, was found dead in a cassava garden. Reports suggest that she was allegedly given abortion pills by an unqualified nurse, leading to her death.
Agayo's family says that the police should bring to book the nurse who allegedly performed the illegal abortion, but no one has been arrested, and no report has been given to them by the police.
On May 7th, two sisters, Sabiti Atai, 45 and Jane Akol, 50, were killed over a land dispute in Ongoto village, Bugondo Sub County. It is alleged that the two sold their land, and the buyer had come to survey it. During this time, they were attacked by five of their nephews. One suspect has been arrested, the others remain at large.
Simon Emokol, the uncle, expressed his frustration, stating that despite his attempts to mediate the land dispute for the past 10 years, no resolution has been reached.
Janet Kongai, the treasurer of a village savings group, was also discovered murdered in her home in Akoboi village, Olio Sub County. Her son reported that he found Kongai's house open in the early morning, and upon entering, he discovered his mother’s body. The police are yet to arrest suspects in connection with the death.
When contacted by URN, Najibu Waiswa, the District Police Commander(DPC) of Serere district, declined to comment on the progress of investigations on the four incidents.
Families of the victims have demanded updates on the investigations, which they claim have not been provided. There is growing frustration within the community as residents note that the police often remain silent in the wake of murders, only retrieving bodies without pursuing thorough investigations.
Moris OKwi
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