The East Kyoga Regional Police Spokesman, Edison Obukulem says that while the incidents of murder subsided after heightened security, there is a need to sensitize people on peaceful conflict management.
The first incident happened at Opuyo ward, Omalera A, along Soroti- Mbale road, about five kilometres from Soroti town. It involved two minors, Jonathan Eriku, 7, who died on the spot and the other, Vivian Akola, 7, all pupils of St. Enock Nursary and Primary School in Soroti.
In Soroti, the group has been named Owok-wok (shake-shake). It is reported that members of the gang beat, rob and ensure that the victim has nothing left on them.
The unrest began early Thursday morning around 6:00 a.m., when hundreds of residents stormed the police station, forcing Officer Oile to seek refuge inside his house. When the protesters realized he had locked himself in, they barricaded his door with logs and thorns.
According to a report from the Uganda Red Cross Society, three of the 14 passengers on board died instantly while four others were rushed to Atutur Hospital in Kumi District and Soroti Regional Referral Hospital in critical condition.
Deborah Akello, Executive Director for Women and Girls Rights Advocacy- Uganda (WAGRAU), says that from January 21 to May 31, 2024, statistics from Serere HC1V alone indicate that 77 females were sexually assaulted.
On Wednesday, the UPDF 3rd Division Deputy Commander, Brig. Gen. Karate Wilberforce Sserunkuma led a team to tour the site ahead of the official handover exercise.
Omeke is the first prominent leader from Teso sub region to be arrested over theft and collaboration with cattle thieves from Karamoja sub region. His arrest comes at the time Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) is registering some gains in the 'Usalama Kwa Wote' operation loosely translated as "Peace for All" in Karamoja after series insecurity resurgence from 2019.
Apio, a student of S.3 in Homeland Secondary School was found dead in her room on Wednesday morning, moments after she was allegedly strangled in her room.
The MPs pleaded with their colleague, the Minister of State for Works, Musa Ecweru to consider the roads that were recommended and compiled by the security teams in Karamoja for opening and construction.
Stella Agudo, one of the surviving traders says the accident occurred around 6:00am along Soroti- Amuria Road. She told our reporter at the scene that the affected traders were buried by the produce bags that were filled in the vehicle, adding that the situation was worsened by the stagnant water in the bridge.
Oscar Gregg Ageca, the East Kyoga Regional Police Spokesman says that preliminary investigation points to some disagreements in the business with fellow Egyptians.
Amuriat who was addressing a press conference at the FDC office in Soroti City on Thursday said that if the government fails to play its role, the party will mobilize communities to take action against the herdsmen now occupying various wetlands in the Teso sub region.
According to reports, Zinhom was last seen at his residence on Friday evening, February 23, 2024, in the company of two friends, one of whom is identified as Muhammad Nabil Ali, also an Egyptian, while the identity of the other friend remains unknown.
The gun, registration No. SAR UG Pol 4097-109061 belonging to JAG Security Group was picked on Monday morning after a tip off from the residents who had gone to answer nature calls in the latrine.
Edward Eninu · author