Man dies by suicide after axing pregnant wife to death

Police in Tororo District are investigating a case in which a 23-year-old expectant woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband before he also took his own life.

It’s reported that Micheal Ochwo,27, a casual worker and a resident of Kajarau South Zone, Mukuju Sub County in Tororo District ran into a speeding truck after allegedly killing his wife Grace Adikini in a domestic wrangle on Wednesday. 

Bukedi South regional Police spokesperson, Mr Moses Mugwe, said Adikini’s body was found in a pool of blood with cuts on the head.

“Today (Wednesday) we responded to two serious tragedies of murder and suicide. A man murdered his wife by hacking. It's alleged that the couple was at home when they developed a misunderstanding and in the process, Micheal Ochwo used a pit axe to hack his wife on the head and the back and died instantly,” Mr Mugwe said. 

He added: “After the act, Ochwo attempted to commit suicide by hanging himself in the same house, but later ran from the scene and threw himself into a speeding truck along Tororo-Mbale road which killed him on spot.”

The scene of the crime was visited and documented by Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) and other Police officers commanded by Tororo DPC, Mr Adam Kimuli. 

He said exhibits of a pit axe, a slasher, and a blood-stained nylon rope were recovered from the scene.

The bodies of the deceased persons were conveyed to Tororo General Hospital mortuary for postmortem.

“We condemn acts of violence and, sadly, the perpetrator did injustice to his life before he faced justice in our courts of law,” Mr Mugwe said.

Mr Wilson Obonyo, the LC3 chairperson of Mukuju Sub County cautioned couples against keeping quiet about issues they are facing yet they can get help from the police. He also cautioned youths against the use of drugs.