Mystery in Agago as woman dies hours after NRM party celebrations

9 May 2025, 11:52 am

By Otim Moses

Police in Agago district are investigating the mysterious death of a 49-year-old woman, Anek Rose, a resident of Lajokena central village, Tenge parish in Geregere sub county, who was found dead a day after attending a political party celebration.

Preliminary police findings indicate that Anek took part in a celebration on Tuesday, 6th May 2025, at the home of Robert Odida, who had just won the NRM party flag in the LC1 primaries.

At around 9:00 AM during the event, Anek reportedly became unconscious while seated on a chair. Witnesses stated that she was left to rest, with the hope that she would recover. However, in a shocking development, she was found dead the following day, Wednesday, 7th May 2025, at around midday.

A case of sudden death has been registered at Omot Police Post. Statements have been recorded from witnesses who were present at the celebration. The body was transported to Kalongo Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem examination, and medical personnel have collected samples for toxicological analysis to determine whether poisoning or any other substances may have played a role.

Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made so far, as investigations continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding Anek’s untimely death.