The police in Kiryandongo are searching for Lucky Ajok, 45, on allegations of assaulting her husband to death. She is accused of killing Charles Macu, 51, a resident of Akurungatho cell in Bweyale town council, Kiryandongo district on Monday night. According to reports, Macu returned home from Akurungatho trading center while drunk. It is alleged that a heated argument ensued with his wife for reasons unknown, which escalated into a physical altercation.
Reportedly, in the midst of the fight, Ajok picked up a blunt object and struck her husband on the head several times, leading to his demise. Ronald Okaro, a resident disclosed in an interview with Uganda Radio Network that they heard Macu screaming for help and rushed to the scene. He says that to their shock, they found him lifeless, lying in a pool of blood inside their house.
Following the incident, Ajok allegedly fled to an undisclosed location. Morris Oloya, the deceased’s elder son, says that his mother had previously accused his father of excessive alcohol consumption and failing to provide for the family. Julius Hakiza, the Albertine Region police spokesperson, says that they retrieved the body and transported it to Kiryandongo General Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination. It was later released to the deceased’s family for burial.
Hakiza explained that once apprehended, the suspect, who is currently on the run, will face murder charges.