A serious murder took place today in the city of Peja. The man killed his wife in their apartment. The person suspected of murdering his wife is Edmond Lajqi, while the victim has been identified as Gjyleta Ukella-Lajqi.
The couple allegedly had cases of domestic violence that were reported to law enforcement. Media in Kosovo report that Lajqi turned himself in to the Police and reported the crime against his wife. In 2021, according to reports, Lajqi was fined 400 euros for domestic violence.
The chief prosecutor of Peja, Agim Kurmehaj, confirmed that the victim was shot dead and that the suspect was arrested.
"I was at the place of the event, there is also the guardian prosecutor and the deputy, and we only have the information that the man killed the woman. The man was arrested and the revolver with which the crime was committed was seized. For other information, I will keep you informed in time." confirmed the chief prosecutor.
In an announcement on Facebook, the Directorate of Health and Social Welfare in Peja expresses its condolences, describing the victim as a hardworking and wise woman. Gjyljeta worked as an assistant in dentistry for 20 years.
"Deeply shocked by the macabre murder of our colleague, the late Gjyljeta Ukella, dental health worker. The late Gjyljete served for two decades as a dentist's assistant at the Dental Polyclinic in Peja. It will remain in the memories of each colleague for the work and wisdom that characterized Gjyljeta's personality. Rest in heaven!”, reads the announcement.
This is the second case in Kosovo within a few days. A few days ago, Valon Aliu killed his ex-wife Erona Cokli, because of custody of the child.