Alifari Omaga, 30, is on the run following the alleged strangulation of his 24-year-old wife, Margret Mayo, over a dispute involving 2000 Shillings. The incident occurred in Nakawano village, Kizuba sub-county, Namutumba district. Reports suggest that Omaga accused Mayo of infidelity due to her failure to account for the 2000 Shillings used to purchase a clay pot.
Allegedly, Omaga believed the money originated from a romantic relationship, which Mayo supposedly used for her lover’s meals in their damaged cooking pot. The situation escalated during the early hours of Monday morning, prompting intervention by Logose Esuka, the village women’s council chairperson.
After a heated argument, Omaga temporarily left their home to calm down. However, upon returning, a struggle ensued, leading to Mayo’s death. Omaga allegedly covered her body in their marital bed before fleeing into hiding. Esuka discovered Mayo’s lifeless body around 10:00 am when led area residents to check on her.
Isa Gulere, the area youth councilor, highlighted the couple’s history of conflicts despite efforts from religious and local leaders to reconcile them. Gulere expressed concern about rising domestic violence cases among young couples due to a lack of guidance from elders, many of whom come from broken families.
Confirming the incident, Busoga East Police Spokesperson, Diana Nandawula revealed the preliminary autopsy findings, indicating signs of strangulation and wounds on Mayo’s body, pointing to Omaga as the prime suspect. She emphasized the importance of enduring patience among married couples to mitigate the increasing levels of domestic violence within families.
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