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Elgon Region Grapples with Soaring Domestic Violence Cases

26 September, 2024
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Domestic violence in the Elgon region has reached alarming levels, with a recent police report revealing a significant increase in cases from January to June, 2024.


The report documented 325 incidents of domestic violence, but worryingly, 161 of these cases were never pursued by the victims due to fears of corruption within the police force.

Rogers Taitika, the Elgon region police spokesperson, attributes the surge in domestic violence to factors such as increased alcohol consumption, family neglect, and adultery.

He emphasized that this year has seen a historic peak in such cases, urging local, cultural, and religious leaders to intervene and address the growing crisis. 

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