Police in Magwi County have detained a man after his wife committed suicide by consuming unnamed poison in Owinykibul area on Sunday
Eyewitnesses said the 23-year-old woman killed herself after consuming poison following a domestic disagreement.
Magwi County Chief Inspector of Police Lt Col Paul Lowi Iko told Radio Tamazuj that the suspect was detained for further investigations.
One person from Owinykibul quarreled with the wife and the woman consumed poison and died. Her family then attacked the family of the man, but the police intervened and effected the arrest, said Iko.
Eastern Equatoria State Police Spokesperson Maj Justine Kleopus Takuru confirmed the suspect was in custody and urged local residents to work hard to overcome the current economic hardships.
Maj Takuru also called for peaceful resolution of conflicts at homes and in the community.
“The suspect, 36, is now in custody, he said, adding that most suicides were linked to the current economic hardship.