Police in Kween District are investigating circumstances under which a mother allegedly buried her newborn baby alive shortly after delivering at home.
The incident occurred on Monday evening in Kapkwisa Cell, Kapkuneroi Ward, Kapnarkut Town Council in Kween District.
Fredmark Chesang the Sipi Regional Police spokesperson, confirms the incidents and he has identifies the suspect as Agnes Cheptoyek, an adult resident of the area.
Chesang says Cheptoyek reportedly delivered the baby successfully at home in the morning before allegedly attempting to bury the infant later in the evening.
He explains that residents became suspicious after hearing a baby crying from a nearby banana plantation and quickly rushed to the scene, where they rescued the child alive.
The baby and the mother were rushed to Kapchorwa Main Hospital for medical attention.
According to Chesang, the suspect allegedly attempted to flee upon noticing residents approaching the scene despite suffering heavy bleeding following delivery.
He adds that the suspect remains under police watch while receiving treatment at the hospital.
Fredrick Berwa, a resident of the area, says neighbours became suspicious after observing the woman’s behaviour shortly after the alleged burial of the baby.
Meanwhile, Prescila Kusuro, the Executive Director of Sebei Transformation Initiative, condemns the incident but notes that such actions could stem from unresolved domestic or psychological challenges.
Kusuro urges women facing domestic difficulties to seek counselling and professional support instead of resorting to violence.
Police say investigations into the matter are ongoing.
By URN
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