A 71-year-old man in Mayuge district has committed suicide by hanging after allegations of losing his job of driving.
The disgruntled man was a resident of Waina B village in waina B villge in Waitambogwe subcounty, Mayuge district.
Identified as John Kalinda, the old man was Thursday, June 13, 2024, evening at 8pm found hanging in a local latrine.
It is said that the deceased went missing on the same day at around 6 pm, which prompted his family members to embark on a search of the ageing senior citizen.
Reports suggest that Kalinda was recently fired from his long-time job as a driver, which allegedly triggered him to end his own life.
Busoga East police through the regional spokesperson, SSP Diana Nandawul, confirmed the shocking incident, saying that law enforcement officers responded and visited the crime scene.
“The old man was found hanging in the toilet. He was found by his son at around 8 pm after he had gone missing from family members at 6 pm,” Nandawula said.
The officer stated that the deceased was retrieved and conveyed to Mayuge Health IV mortuary for postmortem as comprehensive inquiries commence to establish the exact cause of his death.
Police issued strong a warning against committing suicide. Nandawula encouraged locals to share challenging moments with colleagues or local leaders in communities.
