Otuke man dies after clan brothers assaulted him to the meeting venue
No arrests had been made by press time, and efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the suspects who are currently on the run.
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No arrests had been made by press time, and efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the suspects who are currently on the run.
Police have encouraged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to the nearest police post.
Five suspects are at large, one identified as Apio Stella has since been arrested to assist with investigations, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, said.
The appointments take immediate effect, according to Col. Chris Magezi, acting director defence public information.
Brig Gen Kabango challenged the officers to remain mindful of those whose voices may not be easily heard within the system, noting that justice must be both done and seen to be done.
Stones suspected to have been used as murder weapons were recovered and kept as exhibits, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, PRO for North Kyoga Region said.
The case was reported on the same date at about 10:05pm by Sergeant Olenga John Bosco, 55, a police officer attached to Kwania district and a resident of Akii-Pe Cell, Barapwo Ward, Lira City West Division.
The body of the deceased was conveyed to Anyeke Health Centre IV mortuary for postmortem examination, according to SP Jimmy Patrick Okema.
Efforts to trace the mother of the deceased and the babysitter are ongoing, SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, PRO for North Kyoga Region, said.
“Those entrusted with administering military justice must at all times remain fair, impartial and just,” Brig Gen Keita said.
On January 31 at around 1 pm, the suspect reportedly went to the home of the deceased in the company of two other women.
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