Woman arrested for murder of her own husband

By Ronald R Alele

Amolatar; Police in Amolatar District are holding a woman for allegedly killing her husband under uncircumstances. 

It is alleged, Apio Sarah, a resident of Adum cell, Adum ward, Team Town Council Amolatar brutally murdered her husband identified as Oyari Felix.

SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, Lango regional Police Spokesman confirmed the incident.

He told media that upon completion of the investigation, the suspect will be taken to court.

Police report revealed that on 29th Jan 2024, the deceased Oyari Felix 43 yrs old had a domestic misunderstanding with his wife Apio Sarah (suspect now) where sarah picked a dry piece of firewood with sharp end and hit the deceased on the forehead.

Oyari sustained injuries and fainted and the suspect later took the husband inside the house, until in the morning when the condition worsened.

She later contacted her in-laws for help unfortunately along the way while he was being rushed to the hospital, Oyali passed on.

The brothers of the deceased reported to the Etam police post and the woman was intercepted and arrested by police while running away.

The suspect is now held in police custody for investigation as the deceased's body conveyed to Amolatar HCIV pending post-mortem examinations.