In a shocking incident, the territorial police at Akia Police Post, in collaboration with vigilant community members, rescued a three-hour-old baby girl who had been buried alive in a small hole.
The incident took place in Abedpiny Cell, Adekokwok Ward, Lira City East Division, in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the statement issued by the North Kyoga Police mouth piece, SP. Jimmy Patrick Okema.
The distressing episode came to light when Opio Moses, a concerned resident, filed a report at the Akia Police Post on July 10th, 2023.
According to the report, it is alleged that Angom Mirriam, an 18-year-old woman residing in Bar Kea village, Ogor Sub County in Otuke district, gave birth to a baby girl and callously buried her alive in a shallow pit.
Angom had recently relocated from Kirombe Cell in Lira City to her sister’s residence in Abedpiny Cell. Her intention behind the move was to make arrangements for transporting her three-year-old child back to their home village. However, it was discovered that she was pregnant upon arriving at her sister’s home.
The report further indicates that in the early hours of July 10th, 2023, at around 1:00 am, Angom Mirriam experienced labor pains and left the house, moving a short distance away. It was there, approximately forty meters away, that she gave birth to a baby girl on the bare ground. Shockingly, immediately after the birth, she took a hoe, dug a shallow pit less than 1.5 meters deep, and buried her newborn baby alive.
The alarm was raised by suspicious community members who noticed the sudden disappearance of Angom Mirriam’s pregnancy.
The police were alerted, and upon arriving at the scene, they found that concerned community members had already rescued the baby as the documented the scene and gathered relevant statements while taking Angom Mirriam into custody.
The rescued baby girl was immediately rushed to Hospital for medical treatment as authorities plan to conduct a thorough medical assessment using Police Form 24 to determine the mental state of the suspect, Angom Mirriam.
Law enforcement officials have assured the public that the investigation will be conducted diligently, and once complete, the suspect, Angom Mirriam, is likely to face charges of attempted murder.
They further emphasize their commitment to ensuring justice for the innocent child and sending a strong message that such abhorrent actions will not be tolerated in society.
