Police express Worry about the rate at which Ugandans commit suicide

Kampala: Police have expressed worry about the rate at which Ugandans are committing Suicide.

While addressing the Press in Kampala on Monday,SCP CHELIMO BEATA, the Deputy Director CID told the press that the rate at which Ugandans commit Sucide is alarming.

She connected this to the rising stress and mental illness. She adds that loans from money lenders are a great contributor to the strees of Ugandans.

“Together we should look into the cases of Sucide, of late we have seen children committing Sucide and a specific research must be done.”

“What we know is that Suicide is attributed to stress, mental illness , expectations , failure to meet obligations. ”

“Some people are in debts and they think the only solution is Suicide.”

She appealed to the community to refrain from this habit and see support from relevant authorities. She also asked the press to do more sensitization.

“We want to appeal to our people that Suicide is not a solution and I think we should work together with the press to engage and educate our people. ”

“Speak our, the state is here to protect you, some people are in debts that are fraudulent.”