Summary:
- The deceased, identified as Kumagum Ramsey from Omuny village, Aringa Parish, Te-Nam Sub-County, was struck by the falling tree and was killed instantly.
PADER: A two-year-old child tragically lost their life in an incident involving a fallen tree in Omuny Lee village, Aringa Parish, Te-Nam Sub-County, Pader District.
According to Aswa East Region Police PRO, IP Joe Oloya, the incident occurred on January 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM. The suspect, Okidi Charles, was in the process of cutting down trees when he left three young children playing in the compound.
As he was working, the children unknowingly approached the area where he was cutting. Unfortunately, the tree began to fall just as the children were nearby.
The deceased, identified as Kumagum Ramsey from Omuny village, Aringa Parish, Te-Nam Sub-County, was struck by the falling tree and was killed instantly. The other two children survived, though they were near the danger zone.
IP Oloya confirmed that the incident was reported on January 15, 2025, at 9:40 AM by Akech Biola at Puranga Police Station in Pader District. Upon investigation, the body of the deceased child was transported to Pajule Health Center IV on the same day for a postmortem examination before being returned home for burial preparations.
Initial reports revealed that the child showed signs of fluid discharge from the nose, but no other visible injuries were found on the body. It was also noted that the tree that caused the fatality had been freshly cut and was located approximately 70 meters from the child’s home.
IP Oloya appealed to the public to remain calm, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing, and authorities are treating the incident as unintentional.
