Summary:
- The deceased, identified as Charles Kabango, a resident of Karuzogero Cell, South Ward in Chahafi Town Council, committed suicide on Monday shortly after directing mourners to the grave site for Flavia Nyirambonigaba, his daughter-in-law, who had just been laid to rest.
KISORO: A 63-year-old man has committed suicide at the burial of his daughter-in-law in Kisoro District.
The deceased, identified as Charles Kabango, a resident of Karuzogero Cell, South Ward in Chahafi Town Council, committed suicide on Monday shortly after directing mourners to the grave site for Flavia Nyirambonigaba, his daughter-in-law, who had just been laid to rest.
According to Janan Kabibi, the Local Council One chairperson of Karuzogero Cell, Charles had guided the community in preparing the burial site for Nyirambonigaba earlier in the morning. However, by midday, as the funeral service began, Charles retreated to his home and consumed a pesticide known as “Rocket.”
Mourners grew concerned when they detected the strong odor of the pesticide coming from his house. Upon entering, they found Charles vomiting and immediately rushed him to Mutorele Hospital. Sadly, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
By the time of reporting, Charles’s body had been returned home for burial preparations, and efforts to reach Kisoro Central Police Station for further details had been unsuccessful.
