Jean Bosco Rebero 50, a resident in Gatsibo district, Rwembogo sector 23rd February committed suicide by taking farm chemical liquid.
Tioda is a liquid chemical substance used by farmers to spray on their crops preventing them from getting destroyed by pesticides. The toxic substance is very dangerous to human life especially when swallowed.
According to Police sources in Gatsibo, a neighbour went at Rebero’s house at around 9PM and found that he had locked himself inside the house.
The witness called residents who forcefully opened the door only to find later that Rebero had taken the deadly liquid substance.
With the help of Police, the deceased was taken to Ndama Health Center but unfortunately died on the way.
Police investigation indicates that, the death of Rebero is believed to be linked to the conflict with his wife whom he had divorced three month ago.
A resident who spoke to Police in Gatsibo disclosed that Rebero had often beaten up his wife especially after taking alcohol. The resident whose name couldn’t be identified by press time said that during the incident, Rebero had chased away his six children.
Police Spokesperson condemned the decision taken by the deceased urging citizens to always uphold their dignity and avoid putting their lives to waste. “Such lives are needed not only by their families but also the country,” Badege pointed out.
Badege further appealed to the public to share timely information with security organs and local leaders to ensure such family conflicts are handled in order to prevent unnecessary death.
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