Police in Soroti are investigating the circumstances under which a 22-year-old man in Ojiiji village in Katine sub-county was brutally stabbed to death by another man who was allegedly having an affair with his 18-year-old wife.

This incident happened in the wee hours of January 2, 2024.

The suspect who committed this heinous act has been identified as Erebu Robert, aged 24 years, a peasant and resident of Amutu village, Katine sub-county, in Soroti district.

Initial reports indicate that Peter Okwi, alias Okwir, a peasant and resident of Ogavana trading center in Agora village was killed at his mother-in-law’s home in Ojiji village, where he had gone to confront his wife, Kevin Arebo, about why she had ditched their marital home.

However, upon arrival, he found Arebo seated with Erebu, which made him angry leading to a fist fight between the two men.

According to the East Kyoga Regional Police Commander, Damalie Nachuha, this incident was confirmed, and it was revealed that the deceased was stabbed twice in the stomach by Erebu during the heated fight that occurred between them.

Nachuha added that Okwii managed to run to the home of his brother-in-law, one Egwau Raymond, and fell in front of the house with blood oozing from the stabbed wounds.

’’When Egwau heard the deceased crying for help, he came out and called out for help from his neighbors, who immediately responded, and then Egwau ran to the Olwelai police post and reported the matter,’’ Nachuha said.

The deceased died due to the severity of his stab wounds, and his body was taken to the Nakatunya City mortuary for postmortem.

Nachuha mentioned that a team of officers led by the district CID officer D/ASP Richard Tom Ojok visited the crime scene, collected evidence, arrested, and detained both Erebu and Arebo.

The duo are currently at Soroti Central Police Station.

She condemned what happened and urged the public to seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts.

’’In light of this tragedy, it is crucial for individuals facing similar conflicts to seek help and mediation rather than allowing emotions to escalate into violence. ” Nachuha disclosed.

The police advised the community to come together to foster dialogue and understanding, ensuring that future disputes can be resolved without further loss of life.