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Albertine Regional Police PRO SP Julius Allan Hakiza said both suspects were arrested to assist investigations, telling tndNews, Uganda, that the case file has since been forwarded to the Resident State Attorney for legal advice before prosecution.
Last week, Obonyo traveled back to his home district in Dokolo, leaving his wife behind at the Muntu, where they had been engaged in farming activities.
This June, security personnel arrested a suspected South Sudanese gang leader believed to be linked to a criminal network operating across the Uganda–South Sudan border.
The regional police have urged members of the public to respect government programmes and ensure that resources intended for beneficiaries reach the rightful recipients.
Different waves of motorcycle and vehicle thefts and crimes remain on the rise in the Albertine (Bunyoro) amid police efforts to fight the vice.
For many business owners in northern Uganda, the tragedy underscores the urgent need for stronger security measures.
The deceased were dragged by a mob, assaulted up to Barkwac trading centre, where Ekonga Derrick died, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, PRO of North Kyoga region, said.
Both bodies of the deceased were picked up and conveyed to Lira Regional Referral Hospital’s mortuary, pending a postmortem examination.
Police say no arrests have been made so far, and investigations are ongoing to trace the mob.
Atim Mega will appear before court in Apac district on May 26, 2026.
John Byaruhanga severely cut his children aged 7, 9 and 14 while they were asleep.
Odon Keneth was fatally stabbed by an unknown assailant in Abedober village, Arwotcek parish, Amolatar district.
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