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62-year-old woman found dead in Layamo subcounty

17 October 2024, 6:03 pm

DPC kitgum ASP Peter Owesigye.

By Otim Moses Arapmoi

A 62-year-old woman identified as Ms. Margret Acayo was on Wednesday at about 2:00am found dead 100 meters from her home in Paibwor village in Labongo Layamo subcounty, Kitgum district.

According to the Labongo Layamo subcounty Chairperson, Mr. Thomas Ayela Situmba, the deceased had attended a Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) party in the neighborhood but on her way home, she collapsed and died instantly.

He said the cause of her death is still unclear since medics have not yet come to a conclusion after the postmortem but noted that investigations are still ongoing to ascertain the cause of Acayo’s death.

Mr. Ayela Thomas Situnba.

ASP Peter Owesigye, the Kitgum District Police Commander confirmed the incident and noted that investigations are still ongoing. He added that scene of crime officers and detectives were sent to the scene and recorded statements from the community members as part of investigation.

ASP Peter Owesigye.

The body of Acayo Margret was later on Wednesday taken to the cold room in Yotkom Hospital while relatives prepare for her burial.