Tolit Ivan
Grief has engulfed residents of Ludok village, Odek sub county in Omoro district after two brothers died of suffocation after they fell into a septic tank on Monday.
The deceased have been identified Amos Okello (39) and Kennedy Oloyi (28).
The two met their death at around 1pm when they were cleaning a compound in preparation for a traditional marriage set for Friday.
According to reports, Okello accidently fell into the septic tank while trying to remove timbers that were used to support the septic tank during its construction.
In an attempt to save his brother, Oloyi also fell into the sceptic tank and both died of suffocation since nobody had seen them falling into the sceptic tank.
Simon Ojok, the Area Local Council One Chairperson, confirmed the report saying their bodies were later retrieved from the septic tank by the community.
However, Ednah Nyiranah, the Omoro District Police Commander, said she was yet to be briefed about the unfortunate incident.