Kagadi man survives suicide attempt after family dispute
She confirmed that the couple had been separated for several months prior to the incident.
Kagadi: A 60-year-old man, Gregory Mujuni, a resident of Mulere Village in Kicucura Sub-county, Kagadi District, is recovering after allegedly attempting to take his own life by ingesting a toxic substance known as Rocket.
The incident occurred on Thursday, reportedly following a domestic dispute with his wife, Zativa Nyamihanda, which led to their separation.
According to Julius Ngenzindora, the village chairperson, Mujuni became emotionally distressed after his wife left their home due to his alleged addiction to alcohol.
“Mujuni became emotionally distressed after his wife left due to his addiction to alcohol, which we suspect to be the main cause of the attempted suicide,” said Ngenzindora.
He urged members of the public to seek help from local leaders or counseling services in times of personal or family crises instead of resorting to drastic measures.
Mujuni is currently receiving treatment at Doctors Clinic in Kakindo Town Council, Kakumiro District. Medical staff have confirmed that his condition is stable.
When contacted for a comment, Zativa Nyamihanda denied any involvement in her husband’s poisoning.
“I have not poisoned him. We separated a long time ago and we don’t live together,” she said.
She confirmed that the couple had been separated for several months prior to the incident.
Local leaders have emphasized the need for community-based counseling and mental health awareness to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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