The minor’s body was discovered in a nearby swamp, packed in a sack and submerged underwater, by children who were catching mudfish. The children alerted the elders, and during questioning, Ocen, the suspect, was found hiding near the swamp, which led to his arrest.
The newly arrested suspects include 38-year-old David Arok alias Rock, 25-year-old Bonny Acai alias K29, 34-year-old Ronald Okumu, a bodaboda rider and bouncer, 27-year-old Ambrose Omara alias Omara Odokomit, and 24-year-old Elvis Okoo. The arrests were made on Tuesday evening from various locations within Lira City.
According to police preliminary investigations, Okello had separated from his wife, Agnes Adong, 15 years ago. Adong had recently returned to the area and allegedly chased away Okello's new wife.
The victims, members of the Oumolao clan, were reportedly attacked after being accused of engaging in an incestuous act. This accusation led to their brutal beating, which police have described as a clear violation of their human rights.
The arrests were made during an operation launched by Akali Sub County Chief Allan Aboce aimed at addressing the rising issue of absenteeism among school children. Local leaders assisted police in apprehending the suspects from their hideouts and bringing them to Kwania Central Police Station, where they are currently being held.
According to Tumusiime, Tabandama's body was found lying on its back and his legs were tied with banana fibres. He adds that blood was also oozing from the mouth and nose, however, there were no physical injuries on the body.
Deputy IGG, Dr. Achan-Okiria, explained during a meeting with Kampala Metropolitan Police Commandant Richard Echega and other senior officers at the Central Police Station (CPS) that these signposts are part of a broader effort to ensure that all government services remain free from corruption.
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.
Martial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson, stated that the suspects were apprehended with the aid of a sniffer dog that traced their scent from the crime scene back to the deceased’s home. The body of Kyomugisha was discovered on Wednesday afternoon by a herdsman identified as Remegio.
During a security press briefing at Naguru Police headquarters, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kituuma Rusoke, the Police Spokesperson, told journalists that their investigation had hit a roadblock due to Kyagulanyi’s refusal to cooperate.
Samson Kasasira the Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson was attacked by Crescent Tindyebwa. He alleges that Ahimbisibwe was in bed sleeping with Annet Kyarisiima, the mother of Tindyebwa who knocked on the door and ordered her to open which she did.
Samson Kasasira the Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson says that the deceased and her husband Orikimanya Nelson were on Thursday distilling waragi in a swamp when the drum developed a leakage because it was not sealed well during the distilling process.
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.
The victims identified as Francis Ekwam aged 42 a father, Akiliat Asingo 38, a wife, Emmanuel Ekwam 10, and Teddy Mugara 05, all from the same family reportedly died after consuming their supper.
Modesta Adubo aged 02 years old is also hospitalized at Tokora Health Center IV for treatment.
Paskal Kodet, aged 22 years old, and a resident of Nakapelimen ward in South Division was found dead on Wednesday morning inside her house.
The matter was brought to the attention of the police by Paul Nakwel businessman in the Campshwahili Juu ward.
Preliminary reports suggest that Alinga had been suspended from his church over allegations of stealing offertories worth 6 million shillings. Police are investigating whether this suspension is related to the murder.
The police responded and identified the deceased as John Bosco Ngorok, aged 30 years old an employee of the Uganda Revenue Authority under the domestic tax department.
According to the report that was presented to the mourners by the Mt Moroto Regional Police commander, Ahmed Badiri, the vehicle which is still at large lost control and hit a Toyota V8 with registration number UAP787Q which Aleper was driving.
The allegations first emerged when activist and cartoonist Jim Spire Ssentongo shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that some protesters who had been released reported being sodomized and physically assaulted by police officers during their detention last week.
The two separate incidents happened on Wednesday following the rains that lasted for 4 hours before bursting the major rivers in Narwosi and Katanga cells.
