death inquest

Province delays inquest into death of Samwel Uko

Sep 17, 2021 | 1:14pm

Saskatchewan’s Chief Coroner says the upcoming inquest into the death of Samwel Uko will be delayed. In a release, the postponement is due to the new COVID-19 protocols announced Thursday, adding the decision was reached in consultation with all the parties involved. It adds Uko’s family has been notified of the decision. The inquest is […]

Public inquest into Samwel Uko’s death to be held this month

Sep 3, 2021 | 9:20am

A public inquest in to the death of Samwel Uko will be held later this month. Uko was witnessed entering Wascana Lake and submerging under the water in May of 2020. Earlier that day, Uko was denied medical assistance for his mental health struggles at the Regina General Hospital twice. That led the Saskatchewan Health […]