Summary:
Police examined and documented the crime scene, and statements were recorded from relevant witnesses. The body of the deceased has since been taken to Padibe Health Center for a postmortem examination.
LAMWO: An 18-year-old Primary Three pupil at Opoke Primary School has been hacked to death by her husband in Lamwo District.
The deceased has been identified as Prossy Aketowang, a resident of Opoke East Village, Madikiloch Parish, Padibe East Sub-County in Lamwo District.
According to reports, Prossy and her husband, who is now the prime suspect, had been living together as husband and wife in Abakadyak. However, on the night of February 24, 2025, a misunderstanding arose between them.
On the same day, the deceased called her mother, informing her that her husband had threatened to kill her with a machete (panga).
The following day, February 25, 2025, at around 9:00 PM, Prossy returned to her mother’s home in Opoke East Village and narrated the ordeal to her mother, Ms. Liake Irene.
At around 10:00 PM, the suspect arrived at his in-law’s home. Despite attempts to mediate the conflict, he continued to threaten Prossy, vowing to kill her if she refused to return to his house.
The matter was later reported by Okot Michael, a 40-year-old resident of Opoke East Village, Madikiloch Parish, Padibe East Sub-County, Lamwo District.
According to Aswa East Police PRO, IP Oloya Joe, the mother of the deceased left home briefly, only to return and find her daughter lying dead inside the house.
Police examined and documented the crime scene, and statements were recorded from relevant witnesses. The body of the deceased has since been taken to Padibe Health Center for a postmortem examination.
IP Oloya Joe urged the public to remain calm as investigations continue. He also appealed to anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to report to the police or any relevant authorities for immediate action.
