Police in Kitgum District have arrested a man for allegedly assaulting his friend to death after accusing him of eating his roasted rat meat without permission.
A police source said the disagreement started after the suspect discovered that one of his roasted rats was missing, prompting a quarrel which ensued into a physical altercation.
Omony, who sustained physical injuries, was rushed to Orom Health Centre for treatment, but was pronounced dead on arrival, leading to the suspect`s arrest.
The body was taken to Namukora Health Centre IV for postmortem, while the suspect is being held at Kitgum Central Police Station.
Rats are delicacies and a source of income among the communities of Kitgum and Lamwo Districts in Northern Uganda. Each roasted rat costs between Shs 500 and Shs 1,000, depending on the size.
KITGUM MAN KILLS ANOTHER OVER RAT’S MEAT
