Summary:
- According to the Kitgum District Police Commander, ASP Peter Oyesigye, the suspects were apprehended on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, and are currently detained at Kitgum Central Police Station.
KITGUM: Police in Kitgum District have arrested Thomas Lapyem, the LCIII Chairperson of Kitgum Matidi Sub-County, alongside Oroma David Jimmy, a sub-county technocrat, over allegations of financial mismanagement.
The two are accused of conspiring with two other sub-county staff members, who are still on the run, to embezzle UGX 9 million from the sub-county account.
According to the Kitgum District Police Commander, ASP Peter Oyesigye, the suspects were apprehended on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, and are currently detained at Kitgum Central Police Station.
Speaking to our reporter on Thursday, ASP Oyesigye revealed that Lapyem and his accomplices allegedly withdrew the money without providing accountability.
“We are still investigating the allegations. We urge the remaining suspects to surrender and respond to the charges against them,” ASP Oyesigye said.
The individuals still at large have been identified as Jacky Acan, the Sub-County Accountant, and Okello, a former Sub-County Accountant.
The case is registered at Kitgum Central Police Station under CRB/117/2024.
CUE IN ASP OYESIGYE……ON THE ARREST…….ENG//
