Heartbreak as Son Allegedly Kills Father for Divorcing His Mother

• Thirty-eight-year-old James Obura allegedly killed his 63-year-old father, Joseph Opulusi, in Agurur village
• Obura fled the scene when locals came to rescue the old man after he ambushed and attacked him while he was herding goats
• The police first recorded the incident as an assault, but it was later upgraded to a murder investigation following fresh developments

A heavy cloud of grief and shock hangs over Agurur village, Obutet, after a 38-year-old man allegedly killed his 63-year-old father, Joseph Opulusi.

The suspect, identified as James Obura, reportedly attacked and physically assaulted his father, fatally injuring him before fleeing the scene.

Why did James Obura kill his father?

According to the Daily Monitor, police officers from Pallisa District in Uganda said that Obura had a long-standing dispute with his father over his separation from his mother.

Wilfred Kyempasa, spokesperson for the Bukedi North regional police, confirmed the incident and explained that the suspected motive was built-up resentment over the domestic issue.

Kyempasa stated that Obura is currently on the run and that investigations are ongoing. Police are making efforts to trace and arrest the suspect.

Where was Joseph Opulusi attacked?

Kyempasa further reported that Joseph was herding his goats when his son ambushed him and repeatedly punched him in the head.

“The victim, writhing in pain, raised an alarm and called for help. A few locals came to his rescue,” he said.

Joseph did not die at the scene. He managed to make his way to Gogonyo Police Post, where he reported the incident before collapsing shortly afterwards.

“He was rushed to a local clinic, then transferred to Pallisa General Hospital, and later referred to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on the night of June 17,” said Kyempasa.

The incident was initially recorded as an assault, but after Joseph's death, police upgraded the case to murder.

Authorities called on citizens to help in locating the suspect so that justice can be served for the deceased old man.

Kirinyaga man arrested after allegedly killing his dad

In other tragic news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a 25-year-old man from Kirinyaga county was arrested for allegedly killing his father following a domestic dispute.

Muchira Murage reportedly got into an argument with his father, Boniface Murage, before attacking him and slashing both of his hands with a panga.

Muchira, who also sustained injuries during the incident, went to the police station to report that he had been attacked, only to be arrested hours later.

Makueni man arrested after allegedly killing father-in-law

TUKO.co.ke also reported that a man from Mukaa, Makueni county, was arrested after allegedly killing his father-in-law and injuring his estranged wife.

The suspect is said to have followed his estranged wife to her home while wielding a machete, before attacking both her and her father.

He fled the scene but later surrendered to police at Sultan Hamud Police Station. The woman, who survived the attack, was rushed to the hospital.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke