Police in Pallisa District have arrested a 22-year-old woman from Okalibwok Cell, West Ward, Pallisa Town Council on allegations of killing her two-year-old son on Wednesday.
Bukedi North Police Regional Spokesperson, SP Samuel Semewo, identified the accused as Rose Kayendeke and the deceased toddler as Julius Edekenai Junior, who was also a resident of the same area.
"Today (Thursday), police have arrested Rose Kayendeke, who is alleged to have strangled her biological son. The accused had been having marital disputes with her husband, who allegedly married a second wife and resides in Mbale City," SP Semewo said.
The toddler's body was discovered by his grandmother, Margaret Amoding, who alerted residents, and the matter was reported to police.
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