Man catches wife in bed with cousin, stabs them to death

Moses Ongom, a resident of Beiko Village, Opeta Parish, Aboke Sub-County, was apprehended following the murder of his wife and his cousin inside his house after he allegedly caught them in the act of making love in his marital bed.

The decease have been identified as Ambrose Okwir, the suspect's cousin and Connie Adong, the wife.

The police spoksperson for North Kyoga, Patrick Jimmy Okema, confirmed the incident saying that the murder happened on Monday after Ongom found the two in bed together.

”The suspect took the law into his hands and stabbed both of them with a knife several times killing them instantly,” Okema said.

Ongom will be battling murder charges.

"A case of murder has been registered at Kole CPS. The scene of the crime has been visited by a team led by the OC Station of Kole, photographs were taken, a sketch map was drawn and statements from relevant witnesses were recorded,” Okema added

The murder weapon, a knife, was recovered and exhibited awaiting submission for GAL and DNA for analysis.

The bodies of the deceased have been transfered to Lira Regional Referral Hospital's mortuary pending autopsy.

The suspect is in police custody at Kole Central Police Station.

Following the incident, Okema cautioned married couples to always respect their relationships and those of other people to avoid such incidents. He appealed to them to handle challenges in their homes more amicably.