Police in Lira City West Division are investigating the suspected death by suicide of student at Lira University, according to authorities.
The body of Okello, a resident of Ober Kampala in Lira-City West Division was discovered hanging from a tree, with the legs suspended approximately three meters from the ground on August 11,2025.
The incident was reported to police by Omara Tony, a 30 year old medical professional and resident of the area.
According to North Kyoga Region Police Spokesperson, Patrick Jimmy Okema, it is alleged that on August 11, 2025, at around 7:00 AM, police received information from Omara Tony that an individual identified as Okello Boniface had died by suicide.
An incident report was filed, and a team from the scene of the crime, led by the District Police Commander (DPC) and Officer in Charge of Criminal Investigations Department (OC CID) for Lira City West, documented the scene and recorded relevant statements.
The body was then transported to Lira Regional Referral Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
The police spokesperson said that this is a very unfortunate incident and encouraged people to share their problems with friends, family, religious leaders, and cultural leaders to find support and resolution.
He noted that a v-shaped mark was observed on the deceased’s neck, and the head was twisted to the left and the tongue was protruding, and feces were found in the deceased’s trousers.
