A 71-year-old LC1 Chairman of Katojo Village, Nyarugunda Parish, Kambuga Sub-county in Kanungu District has committed suicide over alleged domestic challenges.
The deceased has been identified as Paul Birakwata Paul, the LC1 Chairperson of Katojo Village, according to the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime.
Birakwata was found hanging inside his house, prompting his wife and community members to report the matter to authorities for further investigation.
SP Tumushime says that the deceased had reportedly been facing persistent domestic challenges, which police suspect may have contributed to the tragic incident.
SP Tumushime revealed that the deceased had previously attempted to take his own life but was rescued by area defense personnel.
SP Tumushime has since cautioned members of the public to seek professional counselling whenever they face domestic challenges and urged couples experiencing family disputes to seek timely intervention before situations escalate.
He also called upon the public to report domestic-related cases to police in time to enable relevant authorities to provide support and mediation where necessary.
