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Justice Philip Odoki explained that before the introduction of formal courts, African societies relied on community-based systems of justice that were accessible, fast, and focused on restoring relationships.
Odon Keneth was fatally stabbed by an unknown assailant in Abedober village, Arwotcek parish, Amolatar district.
The suspected gangsters are identified as Ogwang Stanley, 20, Okot Janan, 17, Odok Joshua, 20, Ocaya Emmanuel, 21, Mule Emmy, 20, and Ayo Brian, 17.
Speaking during the stakeholders’ engagement aimed at enhancing community services, Justice Opyene Vicent, Hoima High Court Resident Judge, noted an increase in criminality.
The suspect was immediately apprehended by local leaders and handed over to police at Minakulu Town Council Police Station.
The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kwania, Richard Arikwanga Noon, strongly condemned the act of students taking the law into their own hands.
The deceased was a Senior Four boarding student and a resident of Imeny village, Apolika parish, Chawente sub-county, Kwania.
Upon searching their bags, officers recovered pangas, breaking implements, and two suspected stolen phones.
Police PRO for Albertine, Julius Allan Hakiza, noted that in the last weeks, they registered a decrease in motor theft, but with an increase in vandalism on vehicles.
On April 15, it came up for a defence hearing before His Worship Geoffrey Akena. However, the complainant and his lawyer were not present in court.
On June 29, 2024, Private Okello instructed his wife, Ejang Doris, whom he suspected to be in love with Opio Geoffrey, to lure Opio Geoffrey to their home, where he violently killed him.
The police have urged members of the public are urged to always hand over suspects to relevant authorities for proper investigation and legal action.
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