Another Young Life Lost: Mother of 20 years takes own life in Agago

17 May 2025, 6:03 PM

By David Ojok Jr.

Police in agago district are investigating a tragic suicide involving a 20-year-old mother identified as Aryemo Sunday, a resident of labworyemo central Village in Patongo Sub-county.

According to preliminary findings, Aryemo, who had a three-month-old baby and had been cohabiting with Ochen Robert, got into a heated quarrel with Ochen as she accused him of communicating with another woman via mobile phone on the afternoon of May 15, 2025.

Family members reportedly intervened to mediate and resolve the dispute that same day. However, in a shocking turn of events, Aryemo was found dead the next morning, having hanged herself at around 6:00 a.m., while her husband had gone to the garden.

The incident has left the local community stunned, highlighting a disturbing increase in suicide cases in the district in recent months.

Speaking to the press, IP Oloya Joe, spokesperson for Aswa East Region Police, confirmed that the matter is under active investigation.

Authorities and residents alike are expressing deep concern over the rising number of suicide cases, especially involving young people and domestic conflicts.

Both the Resident District Commissioner of Agago, Mr. Nabinson kidega Nok and his deputy, Mrs Akot Susan Moro, have decried the growing mental health crisis in the region, saying it is heart-breaking and have called for urgent prayer intervention.

Mental health organisations operating in the region, including Basic Needs UK in Uganda, have also expressed alarm over the trend. Despite years of awareness campaigns and support programmes, suicides continue to be reported frequently across the district.

Police continue to call on the public to seek peaceful ways of resolving domestic conflicts and to report signs of emotional distress to authorities or health workers before situations escalate.