NEWS- The authorities in Kitgum District are currently hunting Siliman Ochira, who is accused of fatally assaulting 54-year-old Ben Ocakacon to death.
It is alleged that Ochira’s motive of the attack was his belief that Ocakacon was involved romantically with his mother in a potato garden near their residence, the incident that happened on October 31, 2023 and is currently under investigation by territorial police in Aswa East region and Kitgum District.
Information obtained by this reporter indicates that following the murder, Ocakacon’s body was transported to Kitgum General Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Subsequently, the remains were handed over to the deceased’s relatives for burial. Ochira, who purportedly struck Ocakacon multiple times with a stick, causing immediate death, is now the subject of an intensive manhunt by law enforcement.
Police spokesperson Mr. Fred Enanga expressed strong disapproval of the son’s premeditated actions, describing them as elder abuse. He highlighted that Ochira had been monitoring his mother and attacked her alleged lover out of anger.
Authorities are actively working to locate Ochira and hold him accountable for the alleged murder. The incident underscores the condemnation of such violent acts within families.
“He boxed and hit the victim repeatedly with a stick killing him instantly and thereafter, abandoned his body in the garden. The body of the victim was conveyed to Kitgum General Hospital for post-mortem and handed over to the relatives,” Enanga said in a statement on Friday.
“We strongly condemn such acts of elderly abuse by children. The son whose actions were premeditated, kept spying on his mother, and attacked his lover, with a huge stick. He was rife with rage and anger. Efforts are now in place to trace for the whereabouts of the suspect and bring him to book.”