Police in Otuke District have arrested a 25 year old man for allegedly stabbing his grandfather to death after refusing to give him 10,000 shillings to buy shoes.
The victim, 76-year-old John Ongu, a resident of Te-Okango village in Otuke District, is reported to have been attacked by his grandson, Calvin Ongu.
According to reports, the incident happened on the evening of 18 August. The elderly man had recently borrowed 500,000 shillings from a local loan scheme, a fact relatives believe may have prompted the demand for money.
Police said a quarrel broke out after Mr Ongu declined the request, during which the suspect allegedly grabbed a knife and stabbed him. The grandfather was rushed to a nearby clinic but was later pronounced dead.
North Kyoga regional police spokesperson SP Patrick Jimmy Okema confirmed the arrest, explaining that villagers apprehended the suspect before handing him over to police. A blood-stained knife, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered from the scene and will be used as evidence.
“This is a very unfortunate case. We urge young people to work hard for what they need instead of expecting handouts,” Mr Okema told reporters.
The police have registered a case of murder at Olilim Sub-County Police Station. SP Okema assured the public that the matter will be investigated to its logical conclusion, after which the police file will be compiled and submitted to the Resident State Attorney (RCSA) for perusal and legal advice ahead of prosecution.
