The mother, Maria Nabusoba, 27, had allegedly spent the day drinking in Kaminyasi Village before returning home around 2am on the night of October 15.

A woman in Namakoma Village, Karita Town Council in Amudat District will live the rest of her life with a pricking conscience after reportedly suffocating her toddler to death at night.

The mother, Maria Nabusoba, 27, had allegedly spent the day drinking in Kaminyasi Village before returning home around 2am on the night of October 15.

Her husband, Nicholas Namuno, recounted the devastating moment when he discovered Nabusoba lying on their infant son two hours later.

Despite his desperate efforts to save the child, it was too late.

"I tried but it was too late. The baby had succumbed to suffocation," Namuno said through tears.

Local police have since arrested Nabusoba, and she remains in custody while investigations continue.

Mike Longole, the Karamoja Police Spokesperson, confirmed that a post-mortem has been conducted and further inquiries are ongoing.

The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the village, raising concerns about alcohol abuse and its impact on vulnerable children.

According to a 2022 survey by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, 35 percent of adults in Karamoja engage in regular alcohol consumption.

A 2021 study by the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) also revealed that 1 in 4 households in the region reported alcohol-related issues, including neglect, violence, and heightened poverty levels.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by alcohol abuse, especially within households with young children.