A 30-year-old man, Alifari Omaga is on the run following the death of his 24-year-old wife, Margret Mayo.
A fight allegedly erupted between the couple on Monday morning over Shs 2000. The incident occurred in Nakawano village, Kizuba sub-county, Namutumba district. Reports suggest that Omaga first accused Mayo of infidelity due to her failure to account for the source of Shs 2000.
Omaga allegedly believed the money originated from a romantic relationship, which Mayo supposedly used for her lover’s meals in their damaged cooking pot.
The situation escalated during the early hours of Monday morning, prompting intervention by Logose Esuka, the village women’s council chairperson. After a heated argument, Omaga temporarily left their home to cool down.
However, upon returning, a struggle ensued, leading to Mayo’s death. Omaga allegedly covered her body in their marital bed before fleeing into hiding. Esuka discovered Mayo’s lifeless body around 10:00 am when led area residents to check on her.
Isa Gulere, the area youth councillor, highlighted the couple’s history of fighting despite efforts from religious and local leaders to reconcile them. Gulere expressed concern about rising domestic violence cases among young couples due to a lack of guidance from elders, many of whom come from broken families.
Busoga East police spokesperson, Diana Nandawula said preliminary autopsy findings, indicate signs of strangulation and wounds on Mayo’s body, pointing to Omaga as the prime suspect. She emphasized the importance of enduring patience among married couples to mitigate the increasing levels of domestic violence within families.
