Sad ! 18-year-old burn self to death

By Mike Rwothomio

Locals from Zombo town council, Zombo district were left  shocked, after an 18-year-old man, burned self to death  on November 2, 2024 at Uwope cell, Abira East Ward.

The deceased, identified as Sunday Omirambe, 18, had  been embroiled in domestic misunderstanding with family members for a while, according to some  of their neighbors.

Micheal Asiri, the LCI chairperson of Uwope cell,  confirmed the incident revealing that, the deceased had been battling mental illness for sometimes.

 ” the deceased was suffering from mental illness, so in the wee hours of Saturday morning, he first torched three huts in their home , before locking himself in his own house and setting it ablaze” Asiri explained.

An eyewitness only identified as Saviour from Zombo town council said,  the deceased was burnt beyond recognition, including all the house properties.

Ismael Odubi Avur, a security head and an advisor in the office of the prime minister Alur kingdom , regretted the incident, appealing for caution and humanity when handling mentally ill persons.

Mike Joram Anyolitho, the District Councillor of Zombo town council, called for calm as  inquiry in the matter ongoing.

By press time, police from Zombo Police post had visited the scene, to retrieve the body for further inquiry.

The incident relates to a 2021 incident at Arutha cell, Oturgang ward, Paidha town council, where  a couple set themselves alight to death, upon   locking  themselves up in their house.