Man Arrested over Son’s Murder
By Spurb Ernest
The minor’s body was discovered in a nearby swamp, packed in a sack and submerged underwater, by children who were catching mudfish. The children alerted the elders, and during questioning, Ocen, the suspect, was found hiding near the swamp, which led to his arrest.
Police in Amolatar District are holding a man over the alleged murder of his son. The suspect, identified as Ocen Onoi, 25, a resident of Aliga village in Abwong Parish, Arwotcek Sub County, is accused of killing his four-year-old son. He was apprehended by police on Wednesday morning and taken to Amolatar Central Police Station.
The minor’s body was discovered in a nearby swamp, packed in a sack and submerged underwater, by children who were catching mudfish. The children alerted the elders, and during questioning, Ocen, the suspect, was found hiding near the swamp, which led to his arrest.
Reports indicate that Ocen, a father of two has a history of drug addiction, domestic violence, and child abuse. Eyewitnesses stated that Ocen was seen walking with the victim to the swamp on the day of the incident. Christopher Katumba, the Amolatar District Police Commander, has confirmed the incident stating that Ocen is in custody as investigations continue.
