Obongi Woman councilor Hon Aletiru rescues man from suicide attempt.
By Our Reporter
OBONGI – The chairperson of the Women Council in Obongi District, Hon. Aletiru Scovia, has rescued a man who attempted to commit suicide in Lionga South Village, Gimara Sub-county.
The incident occurred along Arua Road when Hon. Aletiru, popularly known as Mama Museveni, found a man identified as Atiku climbing a tree with a rope, allegedly attempting to hang himself.
According to witnesses, Hon. Aletiru stopped the man and quickly mobilised residents of Lionga South Village and travellers on the road to intervene. The group managed to untie the rope from his neck.
However, Atiku reportedly later jumped into a nearby pond in an attempt to drown. Hon. Aletiru again mobilised locals, who dived into the water and rescued him.
The matter has been reported to the District Police Commander (DPC) and the Officer in Charge of Criminal Investigations Department (OC CID), Obongi, for further handling.
Residents of Lionga South Village commended Hon. Aletiru for her quick intervention that saved Atiku’s life.
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